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Ciliegia di Vignola
Also known as: Vignola cherry, Ciliegia vignolese
Ciliegia di Vignola is a fresh cherry registered as a PGI on 21 February 2011 under file number PGI-IT-0858 (eAmbrosia: EUGI00000014011), produced in the Vignola area of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. The designation covers thirteen named varieties, grouped as early, medium, and late, each subject to minimum calibre requirements and Brix thresholds. The Consorzio di Tutela della Ciliegia di Vignola IGP oversees the designation.
Tasting notes
Emilian cherry from Vignola area (Modena province), multiple traditional varieties. Bright red to dark crimson, firm juicy sweet flesh, balanced flavor — among Italy's most renowned table cherries.
HoReCa use
Fresh fruit, in Modenese desserts, paired with aged balsamic, sorbet, preserves, on cheese boards with Parmigiano.
Packaging
- crate-5kg
- crate-10kg
- retail-tray-500g
- retail-tray-1kg
Seasonality