b'PARTNER SPOTLIGHTFROM THE VINESRE-DISCOVERING THE GRAPE For aficionados of fine wine, the Festa dellUva (grape festival) in Impruneta, which takes place on the last Sunday of September, is a must-visit celebration steeped in nearly a century of tradition. This esteemed event in the charming town of Impruneta, known for its exquisite wines and artisanal terracotta, marks the pinnacle of the wine-growing year. Experience a spectacular parade of intricately decorated floats and savor a curated selection Truffle huntingof fine wines and gourmet fare from expertly crafted food and wine stands. This TRUFFLE TREASURES OF TUSCANY festival offers a sophisticated Step off the tourist trail and head to the picturesque Tuscanexploration of the regions hills in pursuit of the elusive truffle. An integral part of Tuscanvinous heritage and an culture and gastronomy, the regions long history of truffleunparalleled opportunity to hunting dates back to ancient times, the regions forestsindulge in its rich flavors and and soil offering ideal conditions for truffle growth. Nestledcultural richness.between Pisa and Florence is the charming Tuscan town of San Miniato, home to the White Truffle Festival, hosted over the last three weekends of November. A haven for lovers of the fragrantOlive oilwhite truffle, visitors can also savor local delicacies such as wines, olive oils, and cheeses, participate in guided tours, meet truffle hunters, and enjoy truffle-themed dishes and products. Roasted chestnutsWine cellar in Tuscany OLIVE OILTHE ITALIAN STAPLE Olive oil, a vital staple in Italys THE CHIANTI REGIONculinary landscape, enjoys UNCORKED many Tuscan sagre (festivals) Journey through theof its own, such as the Festa Chianti regions enchantingdellOlio, in the idyllic town winelands, and youllof San Quirico dOrcia. Held discover picturesque villagesduring the first weekend and secluded hamletsof December, this special characterized by verdantgathering is a celebration of PHOTOS: ADOBE STOCK (BARRELS, CHESTNUTS) vineyards and olive groves.flavors, aromas, and popular THE MAGIC OF CHESTNUTS Be sure to visit the charmingfolklore. Alive with street A symbol of Tuscan tradition, chestnuts are deeply embeddedmedieval town of Grevebands, jugglers, and lively in the regions culinary and cultural landscape. Every Sunday inon the second weekend oftastings, the town transforms October, the picturesque town of Marradi celebrates the fruitsSeptember, where youllinto a vibrant homage to the of autumn with Marron Buono Exhibition Market in Marradi, aexperience the Expo Chiantioils cultural significance. special festival dedicated to the regions most prized variety ofClassico wine festival,With every year drawing chestnut, the marron buono. Transforming the entire historicalsampling local wines, eachenthusiastic crowds, the center, youll find a succession of stalls selling chestnuts andwith its own unique characterfestival is a heartfelt tribute to other gastronomic specialties, including dishes and sweets madeand heritage. With a vibrantthe regions green gold and with bruciate (roasted chestnuts), from tortelli and castagnaccioprogram rich in artistic andis a unique opportunity to visit (chestnut cake) to marrons glacs (candied chestnuts). Visitorscultural events, you can alsoworld-famous landscapes and can enjoy street performances and live music and take home aexpect close encounters withtaste the brand new vintage of piece of Tuscany from one of the local handicraft stalls. passionate winemakers. extra virgin olive oil. ENCHANTING TRAVELS\x1a43'