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Pitina

Food · PGI · 12 municipalities

Pitina, a protected geographical indication from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, occupies a highly peculiar status within the atlas of European food origins. Officially recognized since 2017, its designated production area is restricted to exactly 12 northern municipalities, including Andreis, Barcis, and Cavasso Nuovo. What dramatically distinguishes Pitina from neighboring denominations is its current operational vacancy: despite its official PGI status, there are zero verified producers registered to make it. This leaves the actual commercial output of the denomination at a complete standstill, rendering Pitina a protected food origin that currently exists purely as a legal standard awaiting its first certified operator.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pitina produced?
Pitina is produced in 12 municipalities in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: Andreis, Barcis, Cavasso Nuovo, Cimolais and more.
What does IGP mean?
IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.