
Vitellone bianco dell'Appennino Centrale
Vitellone Bianco dell’Appennino Centrale IGP is beef from Chianina, Marchigiana or Romagnola cattle born and raised in its defined Apennine production area.
- Meat
- Beef
- Breeds
- Chianina, Marchigiana, Romagnola
- Age at slaughter
- 12–24 months
- Protection
- IGP
Three breeds within a defined area
The specification covers male and female cattle from the three named breeds, born and raised in listed provinces or municipalities along the central Apennines. Aging rules distinguish male carcasses and different cuts: at least four days for the specified general cuts and ten for named rump, round and loin cuts, with meat destined for grinding excluded. These are not universal ages for every cut or animal.
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Sources and citations (5)
- Elenco delle DOP e IGP dei prodotti agricoli e alimentari
- Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale, EUGI00000013333
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 134/98
- Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP production specification
- D.M. 28487 of 21 January 2026: designation of 3A Parco Tecnologico Agroalimentare dell'Umbria
