Arancia di Ribera DOP and Arancia del Gargano IGP
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Introduction
Here we continue our introduction of Italy's 155 Protected Designations of Origin (PDO, or, in Italian, DOP, Denominazione di Origine Protetta) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI, or IGP in Italian, Indicazione Geografica Protetta) products.
This month we present two types of oranges grown in the south of Italy: the Arancia di Ribera DOP, cultivated in Sicily, and the Arancia del Gargano IGP, grown in the plains of the Gargano, in Apulia
Arancia di Ribera DOP
(Orange from Ribera PDO - Sicily)
Protected Denomination of Origin: 2011
Some History
Originated in the town of Ribera, the harvest of of the Arancia di Ribera DOP (Riberella) begins in early November with the Navelina variety, then continues from December until May with the variety Brasiliano and Washington.
There are three varieties of this type of orange: Arancia di Ribera DOP, Arancia di Ribera DOP Riberella, and Arancia di Ribera DOP Riberella Bio (organic).
Characteristics of the Product
The inside the Arancia di Ribera DOP is blond yellow in color, seedless and has a very pleasant flavor.
In addition to containing well balanced nutritional compounds which are easily assimilated and digested, this fruit also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, plus minerals and sugar. In fact, one single Arancia di Ribera DOP contains the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, which contributes to strengthening the immune system thanks to the content of antioxidants .
Gastronomy
In addition to being eaten fresh, as a fruit, or squeezed to prepare delicious orange juice, the Arancia di Ribera DOP is used also in the preparation of aperitifs and/or digestive drinks in addition to pastas dishes and main courses.
Salads, pasta and dessert based entrees are delightful.
Packaging
The Arancia di Ribera DOP, Arancia di Ribera DOP Riberella, and Arancia di Ribera DOP Riberella Bio (organic), are sold in the following types of packaging:
- Wood, plastic, or cardboard containers weighing a maximum of 25 kg. (slightly over 55 pounds).
- Net bags weighing maximum 5 kg. (around 11 pounds).
- Molded containers weighing a maximum of 40 kg. (slightly over 88 pounds).
- Production Zone
The municipalities of Bivouac, Burgio, Calamonaci, Caltabellotta, Cattolica Eraclea, Cianciana, Lucca Sicula, Menfi, Montallegro, Ribera, Sciacca, Siculiana, and Villafranca Sicula in the province of Agrigento. The municipality of Chiusa Sclafani in the province of Palermo. - Producers' Organization:
Consorzio di Tutela Arancia di Ribera DOP
Arancia del Gargano IGP
(Orange from Gargano PGI - Apulia)
Protected Geographic Indication: Reg. CE n. 1017 - 30.08.07 (GUCE L. 227 - 31.08.07)
Some History
The first historic references to the cultivation of citrus trees in the Gargano area date back to the year 1003. At that time, the prince of Bari, named Melo, lured the Normans to conquer the spur of the Italic boot by sending them samples of the rich variety of products found there, including the pomi citrini (citrus apples), or the fruits of the melangolo tree (bitter orange).
Arancia del Gargano IGP
In the 17th century the citrus fruits from the Gargano orchards were exported by sea not only to Venice for local consumption, but also to Gorizia and Trieste. From there they were forwarded on land routes to Germany, Austria, and the rest of continental Europe.
Thank to the characteristic durability of this product, which could travel for over a month without damage to the oranges, in 1870 Isidoro Tomas started to successfully export oranges and lemons from Gargano to the United States and Canada.
Characteristics of the Product
There are two varieties of Arancia del Gargano IGP, the arancia depressa (literally, 'depressed orange') and the arancia a pera (pear shaped orange.) The arancia depressa is round, its skin is thin and intense yellow in color, while the arancia a pera is elongated in shape, has thicker skin, and the color is golden yellow.
The Arance del Gargano IGP are available fresh from May to September.
Arancia del Gargano IGP
Gastronomy
In addition to being eaten fresh, as a fruit, the Arancia del Gargano IGP is squeezed to make juice, as well as make liqueurs and candied fruit. In the kitchens it is used to prepare refined sweet-and-sour entrees.
- Production Zone
The municipalities of Vico del Gargano, Ischitella, and Rodi Garganico, in the province of Foggia.
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