Istrian products with protected designation of origin (PDO)
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IQ - Istrian Quality
Encouraging excellence in local production was the driving force behind the establishment of the IQ – Istrian Quality label system. The objectives set more than 20 years ago included harnessing the potential and raising the existing quality level of Istrian products, fostering the development of local production, encouraging creativity, originality, and innovation, promoting the Istrian region, and building a distinct Istrian identity on the national, European, and global markets.
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Istrian extra virgin olive oil (ISTRA)
"Istra" is an extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from the fruit of the olive (Olea europaea L.) exclusively by mechanical processes, whose physico-chemical and sensory characteristics meet the specifications set out herein.
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Istrian prosciutto
For centuries, Istrian prosciutto has been a source of pride for the people of Istria. It is not merely a food product, but a reflection of a rich cultural heritage, traditionally shared with guests even in the most modest of times. It represents a bond that brings families together, passing on tradition, values and a sense of belonging to future generations.
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Istrian cattle meat (Boškarin)
Istrian ox (Boškarin) meat is protected by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) at European Union level, guaranteeing its origin, traceability, and production within the native area of Istria. It is obtained exclusively from the indigenous Istrian cattle breed, which has been present for centuries on the Istrian peninsula, the Kvarner islands, the Karst (Kras), Ćićarija, and the Podgraje valley, including the southern slopes of the Brkini hills.
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Istrian sheep cheese
Istrian sheep cheese is a hard, full-fat cheese obtained by coagulating raw or pasteurised sheep’s milk using rennet, with the separation of whey. The milk used for the production of Istrian sheep cheese is obtained from sheep of any breed, provided that they are raised exclusively within the area of the Istrian peninsula and the Northern Adriatic. Where the cheese is produced exclusively from the milk of the Istrian sheep breed, it may be labelled as “100% milk from Istrian sheep.”
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Istrian wines
“Hrvatska Istra” PDO is a Protected Designation of Origin for wines produced in the Istria wine-growing region, registered at the level of the European Union. This designation guarantees that the wine originates from this specific geographical area and covers a wide range of wines, including white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines, with varying levels of dryness and sweetness. The wine-growing subregions of Croatian Istria are: Western Istria, Central Istria, and Eastern Istria.
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Momjan Muscat
“Muškat Momjanski/Momjan Muscat” is a traditionally used name combining the designation of the grape variety (Muscat, derived from Muscat Blanc) and the name of the geographical area (Momjanski, referring to the village of Momjan, located in the northern part of the Istrian peninsula).
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Istrian Honey PDO is a natural product of honeybees (Apis mellifera), which gather nectar and honeydew on the sunlit slopes of Istria, amid a rich mosaic of plant communities. It is obtained through cold extraction, without heating the comb, thus preserving its original aroma and quality. This honey encompasses a wide range of varieties - acacia, sage, chestnut, linden, heather, as well as multifloral and honeydew honey - each distinguished by its own characteristic aroma and flavour.
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