Brunello for the first time recognized in South Korea

"For the first time a foreign geographical indication is being recorded in South Korea as "geographical collective brand" and the fact that involves Brunello, one of the Prince of Made in Italy, gives me great satisfaction". The italian Minister for Agricultural Food and Forest Luca Zaia comments the news of the first geographical recognition in South Korea, subject to the law of the Korean brands. "The summit meeting of Agriculture Ministers concluded a few days ahead of G8 summit - said Zaia - has recognized the importance of identity and spatial patterns of economic production that defend and protect and this recognition is another step forward in the right direction". The Minister will continue to work because "the same protection to ensure that made in Italy products, entrepreneurs and consumers in "Belpaese" may extend outside our borders." The Consortium for the protection of the wine Brunello di Montalcino has achieved this goal at the end of a journey that began with the application for approval June 5 2007.