Commission approves new geographical indication ‘Agros Rosewater' from Cyprus

The Commission has approved the addition of the product ‘Ροδόσταγμα Αγρού / Rodostagma Agrou / Agros Rosewater' from Cyprus to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI).

‘Agros Rosewater' is an aromatic water produced from whole flowers of a species of aromatic rose that grows in the community of Agros, in southwest Cyprus. The product is characterized by a particularly intense aroma, which resembles the scent of fresh roses.

‘Agros Rosewater' has been produced in the community since the beginning of the 20^th century and the traditional way of producing the aromatic water is still used today. From an early age, the local people learn from their parents how to cultivate and harvest the roses. This long and continuous tradition of production, from harvesting to distillation, guarantees the quality of the product, particularly the intense aromatic fragrance that makes it so distinctive. The special characteristics of the product are also the result of the use of highly aromatic roses that grow around Agros, thanks to the favourable climatic and geographical conditions of the area.

This new denomination will be added to the list of 3,629 agricultural products already protected. The list of all protected geographical indications can be found in the eAmbrosia database. More information is available online at Quality Schemes and on the GIView portal.

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