Overview
- Itineraries spotlight Tuscany, Piedmont, South Tyrol, Veneto, Umbria, Apulia and Sicily as prime October–November choices for quieter travel tied to the grape harvest.
- South Tyrol features Törggelen meals with young wine and seasonal dishes, sunrise or sunset Alpenglühen in the Dolomites, and Romanesque heritage days on Oct. 11–12.
- Piedmont aligns truffle season in Alba with open cellars for Barolo and Barbaresco, while Tuscany offers Chianti barrel tastings and Brunello aging in Montalcino.
- Veneto balances Prosecco in Valdobbiadene with reds near Verona and highlights the Hostaria wine festival in the city during the fall period.
- Umbria prepares fresh olive-oil pressing in October and November, Apulia promotes upgraded winery experiences in mild coastal weather, and Sicily pairs Etna’s volcanic wines with late-season warmth.