Unveiling Taurasi’s Hidden Potential: A Wine Culture-Centered Framework for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy Transition in Historic Small Towns

Cristina Ciliberto (), Grazia Calabrò, Giuseppe Caristi, Roberta Arbolino and Giuseppe Ioppolo
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Cristina Ciliberto: Department of Economics, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina, Italy
Grazia Calabrò: Department of Economics, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina, Italy
Giuseppe Caristi: Department of Economics, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina, Italy
Roberta Arbolino: Department of Social and Human Science, University of Naples “L’Orientale”, L.go San Giovanni Maggiore 30, 80134 Naples, Italy
Giuseppe Ioppolo: Department of Economics, University of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina, Italy

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-27

Abstract: This study presents a novel methodological framework for analyzing circular economy potential in historic small towns, using Taurasi as an illustrative case to demonstrate framework applicability rather than providing a comprehensive quantitative assessment. The primary contribution is methodological: developing an integrated analytical framework that combines urban metabolism analysis, stakeholder engagement theory, and heritage preservation strategies. The framework addresses the specific challenges of implementing circular economy principles in heritage-rich contexts where traditional data collection methods may be insufficient. This research provides a replicable methodology for future comprehensive empirical studies in similar contexts.

Keywords: circular economy; cultural heritage preservation; urban metabolism; stakeholder engagement; traditional wine culture; historic small towns; sustainable development goals; heritage-sensitive planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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