Cilento

Recognized as a protected denomination of origin since 1997, Cilento DOP olive oil is distinguished from neighboring olive-growing areas by its unique administrative integration. Rather than relying on a dedicated olive-specific association, its production standards are monitored by the Consorzio di Tutela Vita Salernum Vites, a consortium that bridges olive cultivation and viticulture. Currently, 135 verified producers operate under this specific oversight to safeguard the integrity of the oil. This shared stewardship sets the Cilento DOP apart from adjacent designations, ensuring that its agricultural identity remains bound to the precise standards maintained by this Salernum Vites organization.