Asparago Bianco di Cimadolmo

Asparago Bianco di Cimadolmo is a PGI covering white asparagus shoots grown and harvested within eleven municipalities in the Province of Treviso, Italy. The designation is reserved for specified varieties producing shoots that must be completely white, whole, and free of hollow, split, or broken defects, classified into Extra and Premium categories by diameter.

About this designation

Registered as a PGI under file number PGI-IT-0135, with EU protection dating from 15 June 2000, Asparago Bianco di Cimadolmo is produced within the Province of Treviso across the municipalities of Breda di Piave, Cimadolmo, Fontanelle, Mareno di Piave, Maserada sul Piave, Oderzo, Ormelle, Ponte di Piave, San Polo di Piave, Santa Lucia di Piave, and Vazzola. All steps from planting to harvesting must take place within this area. The specification permits the following varieties: Precoce d'Argenteuil, Larac, Dariana, Cumulus, Darbella, Vittorio (ex AM 840), Voltaire, and Zeno. Other cultivars may be present up to a maximum of 20 % of the planting area. Shoots must be completely white and are classified into two categories — Extra and Premium — each subdivided into two diameter classes ranging from 8 to 24 mm. All shoots must measure between 20 and 22 cm in length. After harvesting, shoots must be delivered to the processing centre within 12 hours. Bundles must weigh between 0.5 kg and 3 kg; loose packages must not exceed 5 kg. Each label must indicate the category and diameter class, bear the words 'Asparago Bianco di Cimadolmo' and 'Indicazione Geografica Protetta' or 'IGP', display the guarantee seal containing the PGI logo, and carry the EU symbol. The managing body is the Consorzio dell'Asparago Bianco di Cimadolmo I.G.P.

Source: The register document this entry was written from · retrieved August 26, 2026

Distinctive facts

• Registered as a PGI on 15 June 2000 under file number PGI-IT-0135 (eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013584).
• The specification names eight permitted varieties; no other cultivars may exceed 20 % of the planting area.
• Shoots must be classified into Extra or Premium category, with diameter classes ranging from 8 to 24 mm, and must measure between 20 and 22 cm in length.
• After harvesting, shoots must be delivered to the processing centre within 12 hours.

Tasting notes

Veneto white asparagus from Cimadolmo area (Treviso province), traditional white-blanched cultivation. Tender white spears with subtle sweet-bitter profile.

HoReCa use

Spring service Veneto-style with egg and vinaigrette, in risotto, salads with prosciutto.

Packaging

• crate-5kg
• retail-bunch-500g
• retail-bunch-1kg

Seasonality