DOP · since 1996
Pecorino Siciliano
Food · PDO · 391 municipalities
Pecorino Siciliano DOP occupies a highly unusual position among Italy’s protected cheeses, defined by a stark contrast between geographical scale and actual production. Recognized since 1996, its official production zone is massive, encompassing 391 Sicilian municipalities, starting alphabetically with Acate. However, unlike its active peers, the official register currently lists zero verified producers for this denomination. While the Nuovo Consorzio di Tutela del Pecorino Siciliano DOP remains the designated protective body, this vast territory currently lacks any certified dairies actively marketing the cheese under the DOP label, rendering it a uniquely dormant appellation in the European database.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pecorino Siciliano produced?
- Pecorino Siciliano is produced in 391 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Acate, Aci Bonaccorsi, Aci Castello, Aci Catena 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.