Castagna Cuneo

The Castagna Cuneo PGI, officially recognized by the European Union since 2004, occupies a highly anomalous position within Italy's registry of protected foods. While neighboring chestnut denominations define active territories and orchards, this specific Cuneo designation currently records zero verified producers and covers a designated production zone of zero active municipalities. This statistical status sets it apart from other chestnut origins, as it exists on paper without active commercial cultivation or certified agricultural actors currently registered under its name. For the culinary cartographer, the denomination remains a legal reality established in 2004, yet it currently lacks any physical output or local farming footprint.