Most people don't like, but love, Italian food.

So, it did not come as a huge surprise that the first country to be awarded UNESCO status for its food was Italy.

But what were the elements that convinced the UNESCO committee to give the Italian cuisine recognition as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage?"

We broke it down for you into 3 pillars in this article.

We've taken you deep into the Langhe's famous wine cellars, but this region is equally a capital of exquisite cuisine… a place where food and wine are inseparable. Today, we introduce a visionary who embodies this dual heritage: Silvia Martini. A mother and artisanal farmer, Silvia transforms the IGP Nocciola Trilobata (one of the world's finest hazelnut) into a range of delicious farm-crafted specialty foods. Discover her deeply personal journey from social work to regenerative agriculture, and learn why her products, from creamy spreads to rich pesto, are the gold standard of Piedmontese flavor and the exciting new chapter in Vero's portfolio.