PGI pears of Emilia-Romagna

The Pears of Emilia-Romagna have obtained in 1998 the recognition of PGI, Protected geographical indication, by the European Union. A recognition of the value of their uniqueness and typicalness.

The production of "Pera dell'Emilia Romagna PGI" has developed in these areas of the district of Bologna: Anzola dell'Emilia, Argelato, Baricella, Bazzano, Bentivoglio, Budrio, Calderara di Reno, Castello d'Argile, Castelguelfo, Castelmaggiore, Crespellano, Crevalcore, Galliera, Granarolo dell'Emilia, Malalbergo, Medicina, Minerbio, Molinella, Mordano, Pieve di Cento, Sant'Agata Bolognese, San Giorgo di Piano, San Giovanni in Persiceto, San Pietro in Casale and Sala Bolognese.

Six the varieties with the label PGI: Abate Fetel, Conference, Decana, Kaiser, Max Red Bartlett, William.

The Abate Fetel's pear is known as the queen of the pears. It is a large pear with a very sugary white pulp. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant was obtained in France in 1866, with quince graft, by homonymous Abate Fetel. The fruits mature in late September and have an elongated shape, like a large size flask (even more than 250 gr.) with a nice smooth and thin skin, yellow and rusty coloured. The pulp is juicy, white and thin. It has a sweet and sourish taste. It is extremely fragrant and pleasant.