Melone Mantovano

Melone Mantovano is a fresh melon registered as a PGI on 13 July 2011 under file number PGI-IT-0883. It covers two botanical varieties of Cucumis melo L. — cantalupensis and reticulatus — grown in Mantova province and specified neighbouring municipalities in the provinces of Modena, Bologna, Ferrara and Cremona. Both types must meet a minimum sugar content of 12 °Brix and minimum flesh thickness of 24 mm.

Tasting notes

Mantovano melon (Cucumis melo varieties — Charentais, Honeydew, Cantaloupe styles). Bright orange or pale green flesh, fragrant sweet flavor, balanced moisture.

HoReCa use

The source document references gastronomic uses including antipasti, risotto, sauces and desserts.

Packaging

• crate-10kg
• single-fruit-1.5-2kg
• retail-tray-1kg

Seasonality