“Linea Verde Discovery – Fatto in Italia” stops in Puglia

In the second seasonal episode of “Linea Verde Discovery – Fatto in Italia”, airing Saturday 16 May 2026 at 12:00 on Rai 1, Federico Quaranta focuses on Salento: the heel of Italy that, after a period of struggling small-scale agriculture, has become a sought-after destination for tourism, culture and local products.

The report examines how local communities, artisans and operators have created new ways to enhance the area, emphasizing hospitality in restored masserie, food and wine routes and social regeneration initiatives.

• Masserie and hospitality: historic rural estates converted for sustainable tourism;
• Food and wine: local produce and culinary routes attracting visitors;
• Artisan crafts: revival of traditions and increased exports of handmade goods;
• Social regeneration: local projects combining culture, art and territorial development.

The episode highlights the blend of tradition and innovation reshaping Salento's identity and the role of local communities in cultural and economic promotion.