GI-protected cheeses have specific legal frameworks in place, designed to safeguard their unique regional and traditional characteristics. This protection ensures that only cheeses made in a designated geographical area, using traditional methods passed down through generations, can carry the prestigious designation, such as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) or PGI (Protected Geographical Indication).
These frameworks not only preserve the heritage, craftsmanship and provide security for local producers but also protect consumers from misleading or counterfeit products. By adhering to strict production criteria, GI-protected cheeses maintain a consistent level of quality and authenticity, allowing consumers to trust that the cheese they are purchasing is genuinely tied to its region of origin and the cultural practices that define it.
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'Tête de Moine' as a proper term has been used since about 1790, but the cheese has a much longer history. The monastery of Bellelay was established in 1136 and confirmed by Pope Innocent II six...
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It is exclusively made with raw cow’s milk from the Abondance, Montbéliarde and Tarentaise breeds. The cows are fed on 100% local hay in the winter and in summer, graze on pastures where they make...
Originating from the scenic Sardinian island, this cheese is recognised as one of the best in the world. Pecorino Sardo, painstakingly handmade, features a semi-hard and semi-cooked texture,...
The cheese features a moist, crumbly paste with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and a strong, pungent aroma. Roquefort Société has a protected designation of origin (PDO) status, ensuring it is produced...
The cheese boasts a creamy, moist texture with a slightly crumbly paste, and its rich, tangy flavour is complemented by the earthy and salty notes of Penicillium roqueforti blue veins. Known for...
