Abate Fetel
- Characteristics
- Elongated; light green-yellow skin with russeting
Pera Mantovana
Pera Mantovana IGP covers several pear cultivars grown in the Mantua area of Lombardy.
- Origin
- Defined Mantua territory, Lombardy
- Protection
- IGP
- Character
- Shape and skin vary by cultivar
Types and forms
Kaiser
- Characteristics
- Pear-shaped; rough, fully russeted skin
Carmen
- Characteristics
- Slightly elongated; green skin with pink areas
Try it in the kitchen
Serve slices with a mild cheese, or try a baked pear dessert after choosing the variety and checking its ripeness.
Look for the IGP identification
The specification provides for Pera Mantovana and IGP identification on the fruit or packaging. Ask which cultivar you are buying: the protected name is not the name of a single pear variety.
