Division 3.7 Specific rules concerning labelling

The product is identified by marking, at the outset, in a specific mould which states the producer’s code, the provincial acronym and the production date (year, month, day). The ‘stamp of origin’ of the PDO ‘Montasio’ consists of the name ‘Montasio’ written obliquely the right way up and upside down (Figure No 1).

The ‘stamp of origin’ is put on all the production of the associated and non-associated holdings, on condition that the production has been obtained in compliance with the specification.

1) Branding of the name ‘Montasio’ and sticker bearing the letters ‘PDM’

2) Month of production/3) Day of production/4) Cheesemaker’s code/5) Provincial acronym/VI) Year of production

The product logo comprises a stylised capital ‘M’, below which ‘MONTASIO’ is written. This logo must always be reproduced using the ‘HORATIO’ font. It must comply with the proportions of Figure No 2 (for example, 8 cm wide and 6 cm tall).

When the whole production process — from producing the milk to ripening for at least 60 days — takes place in a mountain area, as defined in the national legislation in force, located within the production area of the PDO ‘Montasio’, the cheese’s label may state ‘mountain product’. To that end, a sticker with the letters ‘PDM’ (‘prodotto della montagna’ = ‘mountain product’) will be affixed to the heel.

On cheese loaves of ‘Montasio’ which have ripened for more than 100 days, the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Montasio may, at the request of all the associated or non-associated producers, brand onto the part of the heel intended for that purpose the logo of the name, after its prior verification (Figure No 2).