The inclusion of Cilento Rosemary in the list of Traditional Agricultural Products protected by the Campania Region represents an important victory for local agriculture and recognition of the cultural and gastronomic value of this product. Rosemary, with its deep rooting in the Italian culinary tradition and in particular in the Mediterranean scrub of Cilento, is not only an aromatic herb widely used in cuisines, but also a symbol of the natural riches and biodiversity of this land. In fact, Coldiretti reiterates that "Rosemary is the aromatic herb that has always been used most often in Italian cuisine. The Tyrrhenian coastal scrub is full of bushes of this fragrant plant, which tells the story of the coastal landscapes of the South to the sense of smell and taste, giving the typical freshness of the sea breeze."
The evaluation process for obtaining the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) for Cilento Rosemary represents a further step towards the protection and valorization of this aromatic herb. The PGI would guarantee greater protection and help promote rosemary at a national and international level, highlighting its peculiarities closely linked to the territory of origin.
This news also highlights the importance of designations of origin and quality certifications as tools for valorising traditional agricultural products and as a means of supporting local farmers, encouraging sustainable cultivation practices and the conservation of agricultural biodiversity. The protection of Cilento Rosemary and the potential recognition as a PGI are concrete examples of how agricultural and food policies can contribute to the sustainable development of territories and the preservation of cultural and gastronomic heritage.
