September is definitely one of the most beautiful months to visit Tuscany. Temperatures allow the air to refresh, and everyone seems to relax and enjoy the calm after the busy summer month.
Wherever you find yourself in Tuscany during this month there is something going on, and likely it has something to do with wine and local fare. Everywhere the region celebrates the grape harvest, food-related festivals, and colorful events.
For the country’s oldest still existing food festival, taking place In the third week of September, find your way to Piazza Buondelmonti in Impruneta and join the locals to participate at the Festa dell’ Uva, showcasing and celebrating the ongoing harvest period.
Another great option is to venture to Greve in Chianti to discover their four-day regional wine expoas well as a full program of artists and cultural events.
Travel by Vespa or Fiat 500 on a tour of picturesque Chianti, riding along vineyards, olive trees and medieval villages before enjoying a meal in local trattoria - or maybe just a gelato.
