Strada dell'olio is a kind of
gastronomical route in
Italy
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that crosses a territory rich of
traditional
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products,
PDOs and
PGIs,
DOC
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s and
DOCG
The following four classifications of wine constitute the Italian system of labelling and legally protecting Italian wine:
* ''Denominazione di origine'' (DO, rarely used; ; English: “designation of origin”),
* ''Indicazione geografica tipi ...
s in
Italy
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. It is sometimes linked to an
enological tour.
This kind of route aims to promote Italian products of excellence in the
agricultural field and in
food industry, with a special focus on PDO
olive oils. Usually it includes ''frantoi'' (olive presses), rural hamlets, medieval villages, Reinassance cities, archeological sites, ancient and modern production farms, and thermal locations.
The route may include cultural and landscape's paths in the PDO production areas, often very interesting from an archeological, historical, artistic, point of view. Special parks allow kids to learn by playing; along food-oil-and-wine paths can be found restaurants, farm stays and suggestions to enjoy good food and great locations.
''Strade dell'olio'' are often situated in or nearby
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areas and places renowned worldwide for the production of high quality wines, cheese and, obviously, oil and olives.
''Strade dell'olio'' are often related to
wellness tours, for the numerous thermal areas within DOP production territories.
PDO Italian Oils and Strade dell'olio
See also
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Appellation
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Country of origin
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European Union Common Agricultural Policy
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Geographical indication
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Italian cuisine
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Italian wines
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List of Italian cheeses
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List of Italian DOC wines
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List of Italian DOCG wines
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List of Italian products with protected designation of origin
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Protected Geographical Status
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Quality Wines Produced in Specified Regions
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(QWPSR)
External links
EU Food Quality website with access to PDO/PGI/TSG listings europa.eu
- EU Protected Food Names Scheme. defra.gov.uk
Città dell'olioassociation of municipalities (in Italian)
Italian products with protected designation of origin
Olive oil
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