With the publication of the decree quanto a the Official Journal, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (Masaf) officially recognized the National Consortium. This is a historic achievement which marks the full entry of into the system of protection Consortia, placing it the same level as wines and food specialties protected with Geographical Indication (GI).
The recognition not only defends the distillate symbol of Made quanto a Italy, but also marks the beginning of a new season for the sector, providing a more structured tool for international promotion and growth.
and markets: the dynamism of the griffa sector
This ministerial recognition comes at a time of particular dynamism for the Italian spirit drinks sector. Although represents a niche share quanto a national exports, its identity value is undisputed. A causa di the first seven months of 2025, exports maintained a positive trend, recording a change quanto a stazza of +2%, with a value of approximately 19 million euros.
The reference market for remains predominantly European, with Germany quanto a the lead with over 50% of total exports (around 10 million euros), followed by Switzerland and Austria. The 64% growth recorded quanto a exports to the United States is worth mentioning, a figure that reflects the ability of the distillate to gain campo da gioco quanto a strategic markets, also quanto a the of international dynamics linked to import policies.
A causa di a broader context, it is useful to remember that the overall value of Italian exports of spirit drinks has tripled quanto a the last decade, consolidating the entire sector as a significant economic voice of Made quanto a Italy.
The president of the National Consortium, Nuccio Caffo, expressed gratitude for the result achieved, underlining the collaboration between the producers and the commitment of AssoDistil. It is highlighted that this tool is fundamental to protect and promote the value of , described as the flagship brandy, an expression of tradition and a model of circular economy.
Cesare Mazzetti, president of the National Spirits and Liqueurs Committee of AssoDistil, also highlighted that the ministerial decree fills a regulatory , aligning the GI sector with that of the wine and agri-food sectors. The system of protection consortia has proven to be an extraordinary vehicle for the success of Italian productions, and now even spirit drinks with Geographical Indications will be able to count this effective representation and promotion tool, quanto a line with the new European Reform of Geographical Indications.
