Italian Cuisine as UNESCO Heritage: Food and Wine Become a Symbol of the Belpaese

Italian Cuisine as UNESCO Heritage: Food and Wine Become a Symbol of the Belpaese

Yesterday, December 10, 2025, in New Delhi, the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee unanimously approved the inclusion of Italian cuisine in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its identifying, cultural, and social role. Not just food, but also daily practices that embody food and wine culture, culinary traditions, and rural practices. This heritage integrates […]