Marroni del Monfenera

Fresh chestnuts of the local ecotype of Castanea sativa Mill., var sativa, grown across nineteen municipalities in Treviso province. The designation is distinguished by the fruit's ovoid shape, floury flesh of light hazel colour, and a maximum count of 90 fruit per kilogram. Two quality categories, Extra and Category I, are eligible.

About this designation

Marroni del Monfenera is a PGI registered on 8 November 2006 under file number PGI-IT-0563, with eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013640. The designation covers fresh chestnuts from the local ecotype of Castanea sativa Mill., var sativa, produced within nineteen named municipalities of Treviso province: Borso del Grappa, Crespano del Grappa, Paderno del Grappa, Possagno, Cavaso del Tomba, Pederobba, San Zenone degli Ezzelini, Fonte, Asolo, Maser, Castelcucco, Monfumo, Cornuda, Montebelluna, Caerano di San Marco, Crocetta del Montello, Volpago del Montello, Giavera del Montello and Nervesa della Battaglia. The specification requires that harvesting, grading, cleaning, sizing and the traditional 'curatura' soaking process all take place within this geographical area. Produce not placed on the market within 48 hours of harvest must undergo 'curatura', which consists of immersing the chestnuts in water at room temperature for a maximum of nine days, followed by drying; this process allows the product to be stored fresh for up to three months. The product may not be released for consumption before 15 September each year. Eligible fruit falls into the Extra category or Category I, defined by specified size thresholds and maximum tolerances for insect damage and pericarp damage. Packaging must be net bags heat sealed or mechanically sewn, in weights of 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg or 10 kg. Labels must carry the name 'Marroni del Monfenera' followed by the acronym 'IGP' in characters larger than all other text on the label, together with the EU graphic symbol and the designated logo.

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

Distinctive facts

• Registered as a PGI on 8 November 2006 under file number PGI-IT-0563, eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013640.
• The husk may contain at most three fruit, and the maximum count is 90 fruit per kilogram.
• Produce not sold within 48 hours of harvest must undergo 'curatura' soaking in water at room temperature for a maximum of nine days.
• The product may not be released for consumption before 15 September each year.

Tasting notes

Veneto chestnut from Monfenera hills (Treviso province), traditional medium-large chestnut with sweet flesh.

HoReCa use

Caldarroste, candied, and in Veneto autumn cuisine.

Packaging

• crate-10kg
• crate-15kg

Seasonality