IGP · since 2021
Castagna di Roccamonfina
Food · PGI · 8 municipalities
Recognized by the European Union in 2021, the Castagna di Roccamonfina IGP occupies a highly specific production zone limited to just 8 municipalities in Campania, including Caianello, Galluccio, and Sessa Aurunca. What distinguishes this young denomination from neighbouring southern Italian chestnut origins is its anomalous administrative status. Despite its official geographic boundary, the registry currently lists 0 verified producers actively operating under the protected name. This technical vacancy offers a rare snapshot of a newly recognized origin waiting for its local growers to transition from traditional harvesting to formal, certified PGI production.
Production zone
Producers0 verified
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castagna di Roccamonfina produced?
- Castagna di Roccamonfina is produced in 8 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Caianello, Conca della Campania, Galluccio, Marzano Appio and more.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.