The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Spain’s ‘Queso de Burgos’ in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Queso de Burgos is a fresh cheese made from cow’s and sheep’s milk. It is white or slightly yellowish in colour and soft in texture. The cheese has a mild, milky taste, and the persistence […]
Commission approves new geographical indication for Spain
The Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Miel de Asturias’ in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Miel de Asturias’ is a honey produced exclusively in Asturias, in the north of Spain, from plant species found in that region. It is characterised by an amber colour (ranging from light to very dark), a dense […]
Commission approves Spain’s new “Río Negro” geographical indication
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Río Negro’ wines in the Register of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Rio Negro” wines are white and red wines produced in the province of Guadalajara in Spain. They are known for their high aromatic intensity: the whites are dominated by citrus, floral and fruity series, with […]
The European Commission has approved the registration of a new designation, recognizing its distinctive qualities
The European Commission has approved the registration of a new designation, thereby recognizing its distinctive qualities. The “Oli de Menorca/Aceite de Menorca” (as a protected geographical indication) is an organic extra virgin olive oil produced on the island of Menorca. It is a fruity oil, with a medium to intense flavor, and on the palate, […]