List of Italian PDO cheeses facts for kids

Pecorino Sardo PDO/DOP

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana ("Campana buffalo mozzarella") PDO/DOP

This article is about special Italian cheeses that have a "Protected Designation of Origin" status. This means they are made in a specific area of Italy and follow traditional recipes. In Italy, this is called Denominazione di Origine Protetta, or DOP. You'll often see "DOP" written on these cheeses. Before 1996, Italy had its own system called "DO" (Denominazione di Origine), but now all these special cheeses are recognized under the European Union's PDO system. This helps make sure that these unique cheeses keep their quality and traditional way of being made.

What are PDO/DOP Cheeses?

When a cheese has a PDO/DOP label, it means it's a very special product. It tells you that:

• The cheese comes from a specific place.
• It's made using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations.
• It has certain qualities because of where it's made and how it's made.

This system helps protect the names of these cheeses and makes sure that only real ones can use the special label. It's like a guarantee of quality and origin!

List of Italian PDO/DOP Cheeses

Here is a list of some of the famous Italian cheeses that have the special DOP/PDO status. The table shows when they got their original "DO" status (if they had one), when they were registered as "DOP/PDO", what kind of milk is used, and where they are made.

See also

• List of Italian cheeses
• Italian cuisine