# EU PGI status for Olio dei Colli di Bologna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-pgi-status-for-olio-dei-colli-di-bologna
> Updated: 2026-09-20T08:05:06.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The European Commission has granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to Olio dei Colli di Bologna, an extra virgin olive oil produced in the hills of the Bologna metropolitan area. The certification recognizes the oil’s specific organoleptic profile and the unique environmental conditions of the region, including its proximity to UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Local officials, including representatives from the municipality of San Lazzaro, have expressed support for the designation. They anticipate the status will promote sustainable development and ‘oleoturismo’ (oil tourism) by linking high-quality production with the local landscape. To further promote the region, San Lazzaro plans to join the Associazione Nazionale Città dell’Olio in 2025.

## Claims

- Olio dei Colli di Bologna has received European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The PGI production area includes the hilly strip of the Metropolitan City of Bologna south of the Via Emilia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- San Lazzaro will join the Associazione Nazionale Città dell’Olio in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The PGI status creates new opportunities for oil tourism (oleoturismo) in the Croara area and Gessi Park. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Olio dei Colli di Bologna receives European PGI status

Olio dei Colli di Bologna has achieved European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, a move expected to boost local agriculture and oil tourism in the Bologna hills and San Lazzaro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olio-dei-colli-di-bologna-receives-european-pgi-status

### 2026-09-16: Olio dei Colli di Bologna receives EU Protected Geographical Indication status

The European Commission has granted PGI status to Olio dei Colli di Bologna, bringing Emilia-Romagna's total to 46 protected agri-food products.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bologna-hills-olive-oil-receives-eu-protected-geographical-indication

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Cite as: EU PGI status for Olio dei Colli di Bologna. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-pgi-status-for-olio-dei-colli-di-bologna