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 · Lazio

What to eat in Lazio

The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 25 PDOs and PGIs, plus 35 wines and the spirits.

25 PDO and PGI products29 PDO wines · 6 PGI

Dishes to try

Carbonara, amatriciana, gricia, cacio e pepe the four Roman pastas.
Carciofi alla giudia and alla romana Jewish-style fried and Roman-style braised artichokes, in the Ghetto and the trattorias.
Supplì and pizza al taglio Rome's street food.
Porchetta from Ariccia in the fraschette of the Castelli.
Acquacotta and lombrichelli the peasant cooking of Tuscia.
Tiella di Gaeta a pie filled with octopus or vegetables.
Frascati, Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone, Cesanese the wines of Lazio.

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 2

Pecorino di Picinisco PDO
Pecorino Romano PDO also in other regions

Cured meats and meat 3

Fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains 11

Extra virgin olive oils 6

Wines

29 designations of origin (DOC and DOCG, “PDO” in the European register) and 6 typical geographical indications (IGT, “PGI”).

DOC and DOCG 29

Aleatico di Gradoli PDO
Aprilia PDO
Atina PDO
Bianco Capena PDO
Cannellino di Frascati PDO
Castelli Romani PDO
Cerveteri PDO
Cesanese del Piglio / Piglio PDO
Cesanese di Affile / Affile PDO
Cesanese di Olevano Romano / Olevano Romano PDO
Circeo PDO
Colli Albani PDO
Colli della Sabina PDO
Colli Etruschi Viterbesi / Tuscia PDO
Colli Lanuvini PDO
Cori PDO
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone PDO
Frascati PDO
Frascati Superiore PDO
Genazzano PDO
Marino PDO
Montecompatri Colonna / Montecompatri / Colonna PDO
Nettuno PDO
Roma PDO
Tarquinia PDO
Terracina / Moscato di Terracina PDO
Velletri PDO
Vignanello PDO
Zagarolo PDO

IGT 6

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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