Information Guide

1. What is Italian Made?

   • Aims of Italian Made
   • Why Italian Made?
   • Reasons for Italian Made

2. What is Authentic? What is Traditional?

   • The use of certified DOP products
   • High quality Organic Australian products
   • Seasonal Ingredients
   • International awards, certifications and qualifications
   • Vibrant, welcoming, family atmosphere

3. Ospitalità Italiana & ICCIAUS

   • Who is Ospitalità Italiana?
   • Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia inc. (ICCIAUS)

4. Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) - True Neapolitan Pizza Association

   • What is Napoletana (English: Neapolitan)?
   • What is Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana?

5. Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN)

   • What is Pizzaiuoli Napoletani?
   • What is Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani?

6. The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA)

7. Awards for Excellence

   • Insegna del Ristorante Italiano
   • Restaurants and Catering Australia - Awards for Excellence

8. Teachers of Authentic Italian Cuisine Worldwide

   • Accademia Italiana della Cucina– The Italian Academy of Cuisine
   • ALMA
   • Academia Barilla.

9. Protected and Certified Italian Products

   • Geographical indications and traditional specialities in the European Union for Italy
   • Indicazione Geografica Protetta (I.G.P.)
   • Denominazione di Origine Protetta (D.O.P.)
   • Specialità Tradizionale Garantita (S.T.G.)

10. Italian Wine Label Information

    • Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (D.O.C.G.)
    • Denominazione di Origine Controllata (D.O.C.)
    • Indicazione Geografica Tipica (I.G.T.)
    • Vino da Tavola (V.D.T.)

11. Mozzarella

    • Mozzarella di Bufala
    • Fior di Latte
    • Mozzarella Affumicata
    • Low-moisture Mozzarella
    • Scamorza
    • Bocconcini

12. Regional Cuisines of Italy

    • Northern Italy (Mediterranean Region – Liguria)
    • Central Italy (Mediterranean Regions – Tuscany and Lazio)
    • Southern Italy (Mediterranean Regions - Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia)

13. Glossario

    • Café
    • Enoteca
    • Trattoria
    • Osteria
    • Pizzeria
    • Ristorante

14. FAQ by Customers