Two months to ideally traverse Italy, following the rhythm of the grapes and the birth of wine: from the earliest harvests for white and sparkling wines to the later harvests, from the vineyard to the cellar, from pressing to fermentation, from the aromas of the must to the first tastes of a wine taking shape.

If you’re planning a Sicily trip beyond summer, the island’s festival calendar stays busy well into autumn. This guide highlights recurring festivals and sagre that typically take place from September to November