Golden Delicious
- Characteristics
- Green and spicy aromas; suited to cakes
Mela Alto Adige
Mela Alto Adige IGP covers several apple varieties grown in South Tyrol, from crisp Gala to tart Granny Smith.
- Origin
- South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
- Protection
- IGP
- Character
- Flavor varies with the cultivar
Types and forms
Gala
- Characteristics
- Crunchy, with fruity aromas
Granny Smith
- Characteristics
- Tart character; suited to salads
| Golden Delicious | Gala | Granny Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Green and spicy aromas; suited to cakes | Crunchy, with fruity aromas | Tart character; suited to salads |
Try it in the kitchen
The consortium suggests Golden Delicious for cakes and Granny Smith for salads. Our suggestion: taste a slice of each before choosing the apple for your dish.
Check the variety and label
Look for the protected name and IGP identification, then choose the variety to suit your taste. The consortium describes both integrated and organic growing; the IGP alone does not mean organic.
Worth knowing next
Sources and citations (5)
- Elenco delle DOP e IGP dei prodotti agricoli e alimentari
- MASAF, Mela Alto Adige / Südtiroler Apfel IGP specification (as amended by DM 29 August 2024, GU n. 220 of 19-9-2024)
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1855/2005 of 14 November 2005 (Mela Alto Adige or Südtiroler Apfel PGI) (archive)
- Anbaugebiet
- 20 Jahre Südtiroler Apfel g.g.A.
