Erbazzone Reggiano is a delicious savory pie typical of Reggio Emilia, which is now close to receiving European recognition as a Protected Geographical Indication. The application was published in the EU’s Official Journal in October 2025, opening the final stage of the process, and if no objections are raised during the three-month window, erbazzone will join the long list of Emilia-Romagna foods protected at the European level.
For a dish that was born in the countryside as a way to use up all that the land can offer, this certainly marks a significant step, but, yet again, aren’t most of our beloved traditional recipes created the same way?
