Gino's Italy: Secrets of the South(2023)

Gino D'Acampo embarks on a culinary and geographical journey through Italy's southern regions of Puglia and Basilicata, uncovering the food secrets and hidden gems that define this dramatic landscape. The series takes him across rugged mountains, ancient cave cities, and pristine beaches as he traces how centuries of occupation—from Ancient Greece to Byzantine and Spanish rule—shaped the region's distinctive cuisine. Gino explores how these historical influences persist in modern dishes and traditions, revealing a melting pot of flavors unique to Italy's deep south. The heel and sole of the Italian peninsula emerge as an epic destination where food, history, and natural beauty converge.