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 · Marche

What to eat in the Marche

The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 8 PDOs and PGIs, plus 21 wines.

8 PDO and PGI products20 PDO wines · 1 PGI

Dishes to try

Olive all'ascolana olives stuffed with meat and fried.
Vincisgrassi the lasagne of the Marche.
Brodetto fish stew, Ancona, Porto Recanati or San Benedetto style.
Ciauscolo the spreadable salami of the Sibillini.
Acqualagna truffles white and black.
Portonovo moscioli the wild mussels of the Conero.
Verdicchio, Rosso Conero, Pecorino, Vernaccia di Serrapetrona the wines of the Marche.

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

Casciotta d'Urbino PDO
Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano PDO also in other regions

Cured meats and meat 2

Ciauscolo PGI
Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO

Fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains 1

Oliva Ascolana del Piceno PDO also in other regions

Extra virgin olive oils 2

Cartoceto PDO
Marche PGI

Bread, pasta and sweets 1

Maccheroncini di Campofilone PGI

Wines

20 designations of origin (DOC and DOCG, “PDO” in the European register) and 1 typical geographical indications (IGT, “PGI”).

DOC and DOCG 20

Bianchello del Metauro PDO
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva PDO
Colli Maceratesi PDO
Colli Pesaresi PDO
Cònero PDO
Esino PDO
Falerio PDO
I Terreni di Sanseverino PDO
Lacrima di Morro / Lacrima di Morro d'Alba PDO
Offida PDO
Pergola PDO
Rosso Cònero PDO
Rosso Piceno / Piceno PDO
San Ginesio PDO
Serrapetrona PDO
Terre di Offida PDO
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi PDO
Verdicchio di Matelica PDO
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva PDO
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona PDO

IGT 1

Marche PGI

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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