The denomination
Since ancient times, farms were structured in farmhouses that were they were self-sufficient through crops and products derived from cattle and sheep; are the surpluses of the milk obtained which allowed the elaboration of these cheeses. Out of production for own supply, these cheeses began to be sold in the different weekly markets where where all the cheeses in the area came together, and where the gradual advance of communications was allowing a small business expansion
From the 80s, due to the requirements of the hygienic and sanitary regulations, The first professional cheese factories dedicated to the production and commercialization of cheese began to be created. same.
The evolution of this cheese over time was given the definitive boost by the creation of the Afuega'l Pitu Protected Designation of Origin in 2003, through which the production of this cheese in the traditionally producing geographical areas and with the techniques of deep-rooted elaboration of these places.
Regulation
The Regulations for the Afuega'l Pitu Protected Designation of Origin were approved in Resolution of August 6, 2003 of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Fisheries of the Principality of Asturias and subsequently ratified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in June 2004.
Finally, the Specifications for the PDO Afuega'l Pitu, was published, and the PDO registered in the register of Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications of the European Union on July 26, 2008.
Specifications for "Afuega'l Pitu" Cheese
Forms
- Livestock registration application
- Application low livestock
- Producers registration request (Annex - Cheese manufacturing sheet)
- Processor low request
- Communication of changes
Elections
REGULATORY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
At the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the DOP Afuega'l Pitu, the candidacies submitted are displayed for the censuses of cattle farms and cheese factories. Appeals and claims can be submitted until July 14 of 2021.
At the meeting of the Regulatory Council of the PDO Afuega'l Pitu, on May 11, 2021, the call for elections of the aforementioned Council, according to the electoral calendar published on this same page and which you can access clicking on the link.
COMPONENTS OF THE REGULATORY COUNCIL OF THE PDO AFUEGA'L PITU. JULY 2021
Headlines:
- Raquel Álvarez Rodríguez. Chairwoman.
QUESERÍA ARTESANAL TEMIA
- Cristina González Guardado. Vice President.
AGROVALDÉS SCAL.
- Marcolina Quesada Cueto. Secretary.
EL COBO S.C.
- Alfonso López García. Vocal.
JOALFE S.A.T. Nº 8135.
Substitutes:
- Ana García Martínez.
CHEESE FACTORY LA BORBOLLA C.B.
- Miguel Angel Cristobal Fernández.
CATTLE RAISING MIGUEL ANGEL CRISTOBAL FERNÁNDEZ.
Contact
REGULATORY COUNCIL OF THE D.O.P. AFUEGA'L PITU
Silvota industrial estate, plot 96, 33192 Llanera (Asturias)
F.: (+34) 985 265 682
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