DOP · since 2022
Cedro di Santa Maria del Cedro
Food · PDO · 18 municipalities
Recognized under European law in 2022, the Cedro di Santa Maria del Cedro PDO protects a highly localized citrus cultivation unique to Calabria. This denomination is geographically confined to just 18 coastal and hilly municipalities, including Aieta and Diamante, where specific local conditions shape the fruit. Unlike established Italian citrus protections, this denomination is characterized by a stark paradox: despite its official geographical boundaries, it currently registers zero verified producers. This total absence of active certified operators distinguishes it from older, commercially active citrus DOPs, representing a newly protected agricultural territory waiting for formal commercial activation.
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Producers0 verified
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cedro di Santa Maria del Cedro produced?
- Cedro di Santa Maria del Cedro is produced in 18 municipalities in Calabria, Italy: Aieta, Belvedere Marittimo, Bonifati, Buonvicino and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.