If our country were a home, Liguria would be the table. Ligurian food and wine excellences are the pride of an area that presents itself to an international and domestic stage with the best prerequisites.
The great heritage of Ligurian Food & Beverage strikes tourists from all over the world, with alternative proposals that originate from traditional recipes and mix with the most varied and daring novelties.
The strength of Ligurian food and wine excellence is its widespread presence throughout the territory, from the sea to the hinterland, from Levante to Ponente. Taking a trip to Liguria means immersing yourself in a taste itinerary, even if you have not previously planned it.
Take the case of SlowFood, an international organization that promotes food and wine entities and products: Liguria holds an excellent number of awards and presidia. In Liguria there are many food realities — mostly small and medium-sized — that embody values and characteristics compatible with what is required to receive designations, recognition and visibility.
An example of this are the trattorias recently awarded by SlowFood: located throughout Liguria, their typical dishes are the result of km0 production, sustainable and in harmony with the environment.
Over the years, Liguria has achieved an important milestone with the recognition of as many as 13 SlowFood presidia — communities that work, manage and protect native breeds of foods of all types, with full respect for the environment, landscape and culture.
Traditional Ligurian dishes enter modern culture through gastronomic storytelling of all kinds. Visiting Liguria is also this: to be guided by the stories of foods to discover territories, villages and inland towns.
SlowFood presidia and award-winning trattorias are just two of many possible taste itineraries. Following these tracks, it is possible to organize a vacation with stops that contemplate both the palate and the desire to visit unexplored places.
