Cultural landscape and living heritage in the Vineyard Landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato

Power imbalances between experts and non-experts shape heritage narratives, often excluding diverse perspectives from the preservation of cultural landscapes. This study highlights how legal frameworks like UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention and the European Landscape Convention, alongside local stakeholder views, can diverge in their articulation of heritage values. Using Italy’s UNESCO-listed vineyard landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato as a case study, researchers found that participatory methodologies—such as consultation and negotiation—could foster more inclusive heritage management by empowering stakeholders to redefine preservation practices. The research involved documentary analysis and interviews with professionals, locals, and women wine producers, revealing that engaging multiple voices could bridge gaps in heritage interpretation while acknowledging inherent conflicts.

Settimini, E. (2020). Cultural landscape and living heritage in the Vineyard Landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato (Version 1) [University of Leicester]. https://doi.org/10.25392/LEICESTER.DATA.11806632.V1