The Lands of the Buffalo

The DOP trademark links a product to its “Ts: territory and tradition.

The DOP trademark has permitted the spread of knowledge about the original product and its territory

It’s not enough to just say ‘mozzarella’.

According to international food legislation, ‘mozzarella’ is a generic and neutral term (like pizza, pasta, etc.) used throughout the world and without any link to historic traditions, cultures or artisanal practices.

Saying ‘Mozzarella di Bufala campana DOP’ means a whole lot more.

The DOP trademark has permitted:

  • The valorisation of a centuries’ old history
  • The identification of an area of origin
  • The linking of the product to compliance with a series of strict regulations
  • Making known the original product
  • The sanctioning of fake mozzarellas
  • A widespread knowledge of its unmistakeable flavour
  • The consumer to identify a genuine buffalo mozzarella from amongst all the others.

Areas of origin

Mozzarella di Bufala was originally created in Campania many centuries ago but, today, the DOP is produced in a vast area of Central and Southern Italy.

The entire provinces of Caserta and Salerno, parts of the provinces of Naples and Benevento.

Parts of the provinces of Latina, Frosinone and Rome.

Part of the province of Foggia and the Municipality of Venafro.

The DOP areas

The production area of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP includes wonderful places with a wealth of history, traditions and biodiversity. The DOP areas include 3 National Parks and up to 10 Regional Parks.

Caserta and its surroundings

As the symbolic territory of the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, the Caserta area is one of the most admired travel destinations thanks to the extraordinary Reggia di Caserta, its innumerable gastronomic specialities and the many legendary towns and villages that attract the more curious travellers.

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The Caserta coast

Treasure troves of ancient wonders from distant civilisations, the Domitian coast offers tourists sandy beaches, great cuisine and lots of attractions.

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The Amalfi Coast

Over time, its extraordinary colours have earned it the name of the “Divine Coast”. The Amalfi Coast is a broad balcony covered in bougainvillea suspended between a glorious sky and a cobalt blue sea. Sorrento, Amalfi, Cetara, Positano or Vietri sul Mare? You’re spoilt for choice.

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The Cilento

A profoundly rich land with an ancient history, the Cilento is another treasure trove of rare marvels. 100 km of coast which alternate between inlets and grottos, temples, houses perched on high and fabulous views. Not to be missed are the Cilento National Park, a geographical and UNESCO Humanity Heritage site and the archaeological area of Paestum, one of the best preserved in the world.

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Lower Lazio

Marking the boundary with Campania, is the breath-taking scenery of the Aurunci Mountains Natural Park. The DOP area of Lazio extends then throughout the fertile Ciociaria up to the National Park of the Circeo where forests, dunes and coastal lakes contain jewels of a highly prestigious, artistic nature.

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Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is the most important DOP trademark in Central-Southern Italy

“I bufali incedono nuotando dove l’acqua è alta e camminando dove è bassa di guisa che le erbe fluviali e le alghe vengono completamente estirpate con l’avvilupparsi strettamente ai loro arti. (…) dopo 24-30 ore dal passaggio delle bufale nei canali il livello delle acque abbassa e i fiumi non straripano”.

The consortium

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