Food and wine heritage and cultural identity in Basilicata: perceptions, participation, and local valorization processes

In recent years, gastronomic heritage played a key function in cultural policies, local development, and identity building process, especially in rural and remote areas. This study explores how the heritage of food and wine in Basilicata, a region marked by strong rural roots and most food and wine tradition, is not just a preservation act, but a dynamic process of cultural negotiation and territorial regeneration, with important implications for social cohesion and regional development policies.