DOP · since 2013
Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane
Food · PDO · 5 municipalities
Recognised by the European Union in 2013, Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP occupies a highly restricted geographical niche within Tuscany. Unlike neighboring appellations, its authorized production zone is strictly confined to just 5 municipalities, including Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina. While the Consorzio di Tutela del Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP exists to protect this specific origin, the denomination presents an unusual administrative paradox: it currently lists 0 verified producers. This lack of active, certified output sets it apart from other Tuscan cheeses, remaining an officially recognized yet entirely dormant geographic designation on the Italian gastronomic map.
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Producers0 verified
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane produced?
- Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane is produced in 5 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Monteverdi Marittimo, Pomarance 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.