Patata del Fucino
Food · PGI · 9 municipalities
Recognized under EU law since 2014, the Patata del Fucino IGP is a specific agricultural product of Abruzzo, defined by its cultivation within a strict territory of nine municipalities, including Avezzano and Ortucchio. What distinguishes this denomination from other regional potato varieties is its cultivation exclusively within these nine municipal boundaries by a specialized cohort of 187 verified producers. Managed by the Consorzio di Tutela IGP Patata del Fucino, this dedicated network of growers ensures that the potatoes adhere to localized quality parameters that cannot be replicated by neighboring fields outside this officially designated Abruzzese production zone.
The producers 187
+ 181 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patata del Fucino produced?
- Patata del Fucino is produced in 9 municipalities in Abruzzo, Italy: Aielli, Avezzano, Celano, Cerchio and more.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.