Publications and insights on UNESCO heritage sites
Welcome to the section showcasing publications, studies, research and educational materials curated by the Association for the Heritage of Piedmont's Vineyard Landscapes and its partners.
Here you will find a large collection of texts and documents describing and exploring the UNESCO site, the Vineyard Landscapes of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato from multiple perspectives, including cultural, social, environmental and economic ones.
Each publication is an important step towards understanding the complexity and value of the territory, as well as its traditional and contemporary viticultural practices, sustainability initiatives, and heritage protection and promotion strategies.
These materials have been meticulously crafted for a diverse audience, including scholars, students, cultural professionals, enthusiasts and citizens who are eager to gain a deeper understanding of this unique landscape.
You can consult scientific studies, research reports, monographs, thematic guides, exhibition catalogues and popular documents. All of these are the product of collaboration between experts, institutions, and local communities.
We invite you to explore, download, and share these resources to raise awareness and love for our UNESCO heritage.
E-book and downloadable documents
Executive summary of the ten-year impact analysis of the UNESCO site inscription
The research, conducted by Formules, focuses on three types of impact: social, economic-employment, and communication.
Official evaluation document of the UNESCO World Heritage List inscription
Official report of the 38th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Protecting the Authenticity of a Living Landscape: Tradition, Innovation, and Globalization of the UNESCO Site
Final report of the project of the same name, funded by the Ministry of Culture under Law 77/2006 for the year 2018: a summary and forward-looking document.
The Internationalization Path of the Langhe-Roero-Monferrato Vineyard Landscape
The Piedmontese cultural landscape in the international context: dialogues with the other fifteen European wine-growing landscapes inscribed on the UNESCO List and the twinning with the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan, China.
Guidelines for the Accessibility of the Piemonte Vineyard Landscape
Final report of the project "Land(e)scape the Disabilities: a Landscape for Everyone," funded by the Ministry of Culture under Law 77/2006 for the year 2016: a summary and forward-looking document.
2014 Management Plan
The first strategic tool of the UNESCO site, dating back to the early years of its inscription on the World Heritage List.
