Astana – The gastronomic excellence of Basilicata (peperoni cruschi, caciocavallo podolico and lucano honey) together with the typical food from Sicily, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, made up the tasting of Italian products in the context of the international gastronomic festival “Astana Food Festival” which took place in Astana in the last few days. There thousands of international visitors have been able to taste made in Italy delicacies. “Being chosen among the four regions that best represented Italy in Astana, fills us with pride and satisfaction. It is a confirmation that our rural Basilicata nowadays – says the Councilor for Agriculture and Forestry Policies, Luca Braia – can surprise and intrigue”. (9colonne)