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 · Umbria

What to eat in Umbria

The dishes to look out for on menus and the products protected by a European designation: 7 PDOs and PGIs, plus 21 wines.

7 PDO and PGI products15 PDO wines · 6 PGI

Dishes to try

Black truffle from Norcia and Spoleto, on eggs, pasta and crostini.
Strangozzi and umbricelli thick, rustic handmade pasta.
Norcineria PGI Norcia ham, salami and “coglioni di mulo” sausage.
Castelluccio lentils small, full of flavour, PGI.
Torta al testo flatbread cooked on a griddle, filled.
Pane sciapo saltless bread, to go with the cured meats.
Sagrantino and Orvieto Classico the red of Montefalco and the white of the cliff town.

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 1

Caciottone di Norcia PGI

Cured meats and meat 1

Prosciutto di Norcia PGI

Fruit, vegetables, pulses and grains 3

Extra virgin olive oils 1

Umbria PDO

Bread, pasta and sweets 1

Pampepato di Terni / Panpepato di Terni PGI

Wines

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

DOC and DOCG 15

IGT 6

Allerona PGI
Bettona PGI
Cannara PGI
Narni PGI
Spello PGI
Umbria 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.

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