Italy's Wonderful Terroir (3x26')
ITALY'S WONDERFUL TERROIR (3x26')
INFORMATION
IT / 2021-2023 / 3x26’ and more to come / 4K / Italian, English
Gabriele Guida / Rai / Directed by Gabriele Guida
Worldwide rights available except Italian speaking Europe
TAGS
Crafts, skill, excellence, travel, discovery, people, places
SYNOPSIS
Italy's Wonderful Terroir is a documentary travel series that takes viewers on a journey across Italy’s most enchanting regions, exploring their unique natural resources, landscapes, and the people who work in harmony with their environment. Each episode uncovers a specific terroir, not just in terms of its physical land and climate, but in its traditions, crafts, food, and the communities that perpetuate them. This series is a tribute to the authentic connection between the land and its people, showcasing how geography shapes culture and the way of life in each corner of Italy.
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