Olio Garda D.O.P.

CONSORZIO DI TUTELA OLIO GARDA DOP

The Garda DOP Oil Protection Consortium brings together the producers active on the three shores of Lake Garda. Its task is to promote, protect and enhance Garda oil: a product that encompasses centuries of history, culture and dedication, an authentic symbol of the Garda territory.

OLIO GARDA DOP: The authentic flavour of Garda.

A unique territory

Garda DOP extra virgin olive oil comes from an extraordinary environment, where lake and mountain meet, creating an ideal climate for growing olives. The mild climate, influenced by the waters of Lake Garda and protected by the surrounding hills, has allowed the olive tree to grow luxuriantly for centuries, shaping the landscape and culture of the area.

A thousand-year history

Already in the Middle Ages, Garda oil was recognised for its quality and value. Protected by edicts and control systems, it was considered a precious and distinctive commodity. A long tradition that led, in 1997, to the recognition of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), a guarantee of authenticity and origin.

An extra virgin that tells its territory

The olive groves extend along the shores of Lake Garda, between the provinces of Brescia, Verona, Mantua and Trento. Here, the particular conformation of the land, the skill of the olive growers and the Casaliva, Frantoio and Leccino varieties give life to an extra virgin with a fruity aroma and a balanced and elegant taste, in which bitter and spicy notes blend harmoniously with the typical almond aftertaste.

Guaranteed by PDO certification

The entire production chain - from harvesting to bottling - takes place exclusively within the PDO area, according to strict Production Regulations that guarantee quality and traceability.

Delicate, elegant, harmonious

The result is a delicate and versatile oil, ideal raw to enhance hors d'oeuvres, vegetables, fish and white meat. It also surprises in desserts and ice cream, offering unexpected combinations.

Choosing Garda DOP oil means choosing history, passion and territory.

In every drop, the authentic essence of Lake Garda.

Initiative financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) through the Rural Development Complement of the Strategic Plan of the CAP of the Lombardy Region 2023-2027. Info and notices https://psr.regione.lombardia.it