Territory and Gastronomic Products of Excellence: an Indissoluble Union The case of Parmigiano Reggiano Stefania Vasta1 I. Gastronomic products and legally relevant space. The case of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. – II. Regulatory framework in the perspective of the relationship between territory and product. – III. Conclusions. The territory as a tangible and intangible entity of protection. This paper examines the intricate relationship between territory and gastronomic excellence, specifically through the lens of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. It highlights the significance of territorial characteristics—both material and legal—in shaping the identity and quality of food products. The research underscores the regulatory frameworks at both EU and national levels that protect these gastronomic products, ensuring that their unique features are preserved and promoted. Through a historical perspective, the analysis illustrates how territoriality serves as a co-essential element of protection, emphasising the legal significance of the bond between a product and its place of origin. Keywords. Parmigiano Reggiano, territory, gastronomic products, legal framework, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), EU regulations, food heritage, territorial (tangible and intangible) protection. I. GASTRONOMIC PRODUCTS AND LEGALLY RELEVANT SPACE. THE CASE OF PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE There exists a highly significant connection between a particular territory and the gastronomic products it yields. Such connection encompasses a multiplicity of elements and manifests itself both in a material dimension (climatic features, DOI 10.60559/gl22 1 Professor at University of Parma – Departement of Exellence “Food for Future”.
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