Denominación de Origen Protegida

What is a Denominación de Origen Protegida: the DOP (PDO) is a European Union quality scheme that protects products whose quality and characteristics are essentially due to their geographical origin. All stages of production and processing take place within the defined area and follow a product specification overseen by a regulatory council or control body.

Type: European quality label (DOP)

Scope: European Union

Products: Wines, cheeses, olive oils and other foods

In wine: In Spain it includes the Denominaciones de Origen (D.O.), the Denominaciones de Origen Calificadas (D.O.Ca.) and the Vinos de Pago

Guarantee: Origin, production method and quality controls