If you love seasonal experiences and want to see Tuscany in a burst of colour, flavour and tradition, this episode takes you to harvest time in the Chianti region – a time of year when vineyards, olive groves and forests come alive with activity.
Have a listen as host Katy Clarke talks with Arianna Cini of KM Zero Tours, who shares how the autumn harvest shapes life, festivals and food culture across rural Tuscany.
You’ll learn what harvest season looks like from late summer into autumn, from grape picking for wine in September to olive and saffron harvests in October. The conversation dives into local sagre (food festivals), orchard foraging for porcini mushrooms and truffles, and the seasonal delights that define Tuscan fall – like castagnaccio, a chestnut flour cake made with new olive oil, raisins and pine nuts.
Along the way, we explore how these traditions connect villagers and visitors alike, why autumn is one of the best times to visit Tuscany for food and culture, and how the rhythms of harvest allow you to experience local life in full swing. Pour a glass of Chianti, savour fresh olive oil on rustic bread, and let this episode transport you to a Tuscan autumn that feels as rich and warm as the season itself.
Recorded: September 2021 with Katy Clarke and Arianna Cini of KM Zero Tours
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