European PDO and PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Choosing a European certified PDO or PGI extra virgin olive oil means making a choice of taste, but also of culture and responsibility. It’s not just a precious condiment, but a product that carries with it a millennial history, a deep connection to the territory and the guarantee of the highest quality standards.

In Europe, extra virgin olive oil is much more than food: it’s an integral part of a gastronomic heritage that the whole world envies us. To protect its authenticity, the European Union has introduced strict rules and certification systems that oversee every step of the supply chain, from olive cultivation to olive pressing, right up to bottling.

A PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) oil guarantees that all production phases – cultivation, harvesting and processing – take place in a specific geographical area. It’s the most faithful reflection of a territory, with its microclimates, its soils and its traditions, which give the product an unmistakable character.
A PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) oil ensures that at least one phase of production takes place in the indicated area, allowing greater flexibility, but always in compliance with European quality and traceability rules.

Choosing a certified European oil therefore means bringing to the table a product that is:

• authentic, because it’s rooted in a specific land and the result of traditions passed down through generations;

• safe and traceable, because every phase is monitored and controlled;

• sustainable, because it respects the environment and promotes biodiversity;

• excellent, because it expresses unique aromas and sensory nuances, recognized and valued throughout the world.

When you open a bottle of PDO and PGI extra virgin olive oil, you’re not choosing just any product, but a true promise of quality: the result of a culture that unites nature, history and know-how, and that continues to renew itself day after day to offer only the best.