Melone Mantovano
Food · PGI · 41 municipalities
Melone Mantovano IGP represents a highly concentrated agricultural micro-specialization in northern Italy, primarily within Lombardy. While its designated cultivation area spans 41 specific municipalities—including Bondeno and Borgo Virgilio—the entire European Union-recognized output is maintained by an exceptionally small cohort of just 8 verified producers. This remarkably narrow grower base, protected by the Consorzio di Tutela del Melone Mantovano IGP since receiving its official status in 2011, distinguishes this denomination from other Italian melons. By limiting certified cultivation to these few monitored farms, the geographic designation guarantees a level of individual producer oversight rarely seen in broader regional melon agriculture.
The producers 8
+ 2 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melone Mantovano produced?
- Melone Mantovano is produced in 41 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Bondeno, Borgo Virgilio, Casalmaggiore, Casteldidone and more.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.