What is the difference between PDO and PGI?

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin, DOP in Italian) means that every stage, from the raw material to the finished product, takes place in the stated area and follows a production specification. PGI (Protected Geographical Indication, IGP in Italian) means that at least one stage takes place there and that the product owes its quality or reputation to that place.

What about wines: DOC and DOCG?

In the EU register all Italian DOC and DOCG wines are PDOs, while IGT wines correspond to PGIs. DOCG is the highest Italian classification, with stricter controls, and it is shown on the label.

How do I recognise a PDO or PGI product?

The label carries the registered name and the EU logo: red and yellow for PDO, blue and yellow for PGI. In Italy you will usually see the Italian abbreviations DOP and IGP. The protected name cannot be used by products from other areas or made by a different method.

Food and drink · Campania

What to eat in Campania

The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 29 PDOs and PGIs, plus 29 wines and the spirits.

29 PDO and PGI products19 PDO wines · 10 PGI

Dishes to try

Neapolitan pizza margherita or marinara, in the historic pizzerias.
Buffalo mozzarella freshly made, in Paestum and the Sele plain.
Gragnano pasta with Sunday ragù or genovese onion sauce.
Spaghetti with colatura in Cetara.
Sfogliatella, babà, pastiera the pastries of Naples.
Limoncello made with the sfusato lemons of Amalfi and Sorrento.
Taurasi, Fiano, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina the wines of Irpinia and the Sannio.

PDO and PGI products

The official list of products registered in the European Union, under their registered (Italian) names. Tap a name for its production specification and register entry.

Cheese 3

Caciocavallo Silano PDO also in other regions
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO
Provolone del Monaco PDO

Fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains 16

Carciofo di Paestum PGI
Castagna di Montella PGI
Castagna di Roccamonfina PGI
Cavolfiore della Piana del Sele PGI
Ciliegia di Bracigliano PGI
Cipollotto Nocerino PDO
Fico Bianco del Cilento PDO
Limone Costa d'Amalfi PGI
Limone di Sorrento PGI
Marrone di Roccadaspide PGI
Marrone di Serino / Castagna di Serino PGI
Melannurca Campana PGI
Nocciola di Giffoni PGI
Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio PDO
Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino PDO
Rucola della Piana del Sele PGI

Extra virgin olive oils 5

Spirits and liqueurs 2

Wines

19 designations of origin (DOC and DOCG, “PDO” in the European register) and 10 typical geographical indications (IGT, “PGI”).

DOC and DOCG 19

IGT 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between PDO and PGI?: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin, DOP in Italian) means that every stage, from the raw material to the finished product, takes place in the stated area and follows a production specification. PGI (Protected Geographical Indication, IGP in Italian) means that at least one stage takes place there and that the product owes its quality or reputation to that place.
What about wines: DOC and DOCG?: In the EU register all Italian DOC and DOCG wines are PDOs, while IGT wines correspond to PGIs. DOCG is the highest Italian classification, with stricter controls, and it is shown on the label.
How do I recognise a PDO or PGI product?: The label carries the registered name and the EU logo: red and yellow for PDO, blue and yellow for PGI. In Italy you will usually see the Italian abbreviations DOP and IGP. The protected name cannot be used by products from other areas or made by a different method.

Source: eAmbrosia, the European Commission's register of geographical indications, names registered as of 11 November 2026. Some products are protected in more than one region; TSGs (traditional specialities guaranteed) are not listed, as they are not tied to a territory.

In the other regions

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