Colline di Romagna

The Colline di Romagna Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), established in 2001 to protect local extra virgin olive oil, occupies a highly unusual position in the atlas of Italian agriculture. Unlike neighboring active denominations, this PDO exists purely on paper. Official registries list exactly 0 verified producers and record 0 municipalities within its defined production zone. This total vacancy distinguishes Colline di Romagna from every other operational olive oil designation in the country. While legally recognized for over two decades, the designation remains completely inactive, representing a defined origin with no physical orchards, no active pressing mills, and no certified agricultural output.