The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) was created in 1987 and includes eight municipalities: Lodosa, Mendavia, Andosilla, Azagra, Carcar, Lerin, San Adrian and Sartaguda. It protects and controls the cultivation and production of the “piquillo” variety of peppers, autochthonous of Navarra, in these locations under strict quality controls.
A deep red, fleshy, compact, consistent pepper with a turgid texture without being hard. It assures the highest-quality piquillo, with a spicysweet flavor with a fire roasted aftertaste, suitable for numerous tapas.
Their high quality and particular flavour distinguish them from other peppers and they boast international recognition.