(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 20 - Agriculture Undersecretary Gian Marco
Centinaio announced on Thursday that the government is bidding
to have Italian espresso coffee inserted into UNESCO's
immaterial heritage list.
"Coffee is much more than a simple drink in Italy," Centinaio
said.
"It is an authentic ritual, it is an integral part of the
national identity and a expression of our sociality that
distinguishes us around the world".
The undersecretary said he was confident UNESCO would approve
the bid by the end of March. (ANSA).
Italy bidding for UNESCO status for Espresso coffee
More than a drink, it's a ritual says Centinaio