Though Italy is truly beautiful any time of year, the autumnal season can be ideal for traveling for many reasons. First, tourists tend to choose the summer months to visit Italy, enjoying the warm weather and the salty, clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, so mid-to-late fall can be great for those who are trying to avoid swarms of visitors. Second, Italy tends to host a variety of food and culture-centric festivals in the fall. You’ll never miss out on a delicious meal while in Italy, but you’ll definitely have access to an abundance of tasty treats and savory delights during this time.
Below we’ll detail some of the best regions to visit in Italy during your fall travels, where you’ll get to experience illustrious food festivals and wine events that will appeal to all your senses.
Tuscany
The beautiful colors of Tuscany are reason enough to pay this region a visit during the fall. The vineyards develop wonderful, warm colors, and the grape harvest (vendemmia) allows a collection of fun wine festivals to take place. One wine festival to look out for is the Festa del Vino Doc, which takes place the first weekend of October in the small comune of Montescudaio. This event is all about celebrating over 50 years of DOC wine nomination.
The chestnut harvest also takes place in October in Tuscany, which means many events are held to honor them. The Festa Della Castagna, Tartufo Bianco e Vino Novo, falls on the last Sunday of October in Palai and centers around truffles, chestnuts, and wine, three fresh and delectable items tourists love to experience when visiting the region.
Naples
The temperature in Italy can get pretty hot, but autumn in Naples is a real dream come true. Free of the summer crowds and the stifling heat, this southern Italian region is a fantastic place to visit on your next Italian vacation. In the fall, the Feast of San Gennaro takes place. This festival, which honors the patron saint San Gennaro, is one of the biggest events in the region, with Mass service beginning at 9:00 and lines forming hours before then.
In September, the region also hosts the Diamante Peperoncino Festival, which pays homage to Calabrian food throughout a five-day long event. Here, you’ll enjoy musical performances, delicious spicy chili peppers, and tasty, authentic regional meals.
Rome
When visiting Italy, one of your very first stops is likely to be Rome. There are so many Italian essentials to visit, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican Museums, and much more. But, Rome is also quite well-known for its assortment of mouthwatering dishes, one of course being pizza. La Città della Pizza is an annual pizza festival hosted in Rome, which celebrates the multiple different kinds of pizza. Top chefs from across the country present their most scrumptious pizza creations, and guests can experience tasting, live cooking events, and other workshops.
Visit Strega North End for Authentic Italian Cuisine!
If a trip to Italy is just not on your fall travel itinerary, but you’re still looking to experience incredible Italian food, visit us at Strega in Boston’s famous North End! Our Italian-inspired dishes are packed with flavor and innovation. We’re happy to serve you and your family for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Make your reservation at Strega today!
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