Examples of Products Bearing Designations
Modène Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
This invaluable condiment is produced according to regulations established for Consorzio dell' aceto Balsamico tradizionale. Its aromatic properties are transmitted from the wood in the barrel used to age it. Must from heated Trebbiano grapes give it the color and bitter-sweet flavor for which it is known, and thus it merits a Certificate of Specificity (STG).
There are many other products benefiting from a Certificate of Specificity: L'Abbeye beer, traditionally grown Chicon endives, Serrano ham, Mirandela sausages, traditional farm fresh turkey or mozzarella cheese.
Sardinian Lamb
Raised in the open air in Sardinia's vast sunny and windy countryside, Sardinian lamb (agnello di Sardegna) has an intense game taste, one that perfectly reflects its territory of origin. Its tender, tasty and easily digested meat have earned it the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
Following are some other examples of products registered under the PGI label: Navarre asparagus (Spain), Alcobaça olive oil (Portugal), Ardenne ham (Belgium), Lammefjordsgulerod carrot (Denmark), Crete melba toast (Greece); Newcastle Brown Ale (United Kingdom), Steierisches Kürbiskernöl pumpkin seed oil (Austria), Nocciola del Piemonte hazel nuts (Italy), and Lübecker Marzipan pastry crust (Germany).
Beaufort de Savoie
Its singular taste and particular character originate from local soil and with very well defined borders. Bearing the title Prince des Gruyeres (Prince of the Gruyeres). Beaufort, it has become a favorite among consumers due to its cooked pasty crust, and thus has been granted the Controlled Appellation of Origin (CAO).
Some other examples registered under the Controlled Appellation of Origin designation include: Montasio cheese (Italy), Stilton cheese (United Kingdom), Ardenne butter (Belgium), Kalamata olives (Greece), Queso Manchego (cheese, Spain), Queijo Serra da Estrela cheese (Portugal), Rabbit puikula potato (Finland), and Wachauer Marille apricot (Austria).
"Organic" Milk & Cheese
In 1928, Liberty Inc. started producing cream cheese in Montreal's downtown area. Liberty now has an organic line of diary products on the market that includes certified organic milk, yogurt and cheeses. These products are distributed in both the United States and Canada.
In Quebec several hundred organic products are currently available, in both domestic and imported varieties. They can be found in supermarkets, retail stores or even in markets. Fruits, vegetables, meats, maple syrup, dairy products and bakery goods are all examples of available products, and this list increases in length every day.
Reine Claude
Grown for the most part in France's Garonne valley, the Reine Claude plum is without doubt the queen of plums, and has earned its Red Label (Label Rouge) attribution. The Red Label is the only official symbol that can attest to an established set of predetermined characteristics that account for an agricultural food or product's superior quality.
Products having obtained a Red Label designation include: Belle de Fontenay (potato), Ail Rose de Lautrec (garlic), Boudin Blanc de Rethel (white pudding, Fermiers d'Argoat (deli meat products), Jambon de Bayonne (ham), Jambon sec des Ardennes de France (ham), Beurre de Baratte (churn butter), Raclette (fondu cheese), Tomme of Savoie (alpine cheese), Sel de Guérande (sea salt), Sardine Saint-Gilles Croix-de-Vie (sardine), Porc Farmier de la Sarthe Cenomans (pork) and Agneau del Païs (lamb).
