Division 3.2 Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

The protected geographical indication (PGI) ‘Cipolla Rossa di Tropea Calabria’ designates bulbs of the Allium Cepa variety which belongs to the local ecotypes listed below, excluding all other types. They are characterised by their shape and by their early bulbing, which is a result of the effect of the photoperiod.

• ‘Tondo Piatta’: an early crop;

• ‘Mezza campana’: a mid- to early crop;

• ‘Allungata’: a late crop.

Three types of products can be distinguished:

• ‘Cipollotto’ (new young onion):

  • colour: white to pink or purple;

  • flavour: sweet and mild;

  • size: see the standards applicable under EU rules.

• ‘Cipolla da consumo fresco’ (fresh onion):

  • colour: from white to red to purple;

  • flavour: sweet and mild;

  • size: see the standards applicable under EU rules.

• ‘Cipolla da serbo’ (known as ‘storage’ onions):

  • colour: mauvish red;

  • flavour: sweet and crunchy;

  • size: see the standards applicable under EU rules.