PROPOSALS FOR AUTUMN WEEKENDS OUT OF TOWN - ACTUALITY

Harvest, foliage and gastronomic specialties: 12 weekends to enjoy all the beauty of autumn

From the most intense green to the warmest yellow, from streaked red to enveloping orange through the softer tones of brown; nature reserves emotions that satisfy the soul but also the eyes: autumn foliage arrives!

After the summer they go crazy among avenues, gardens, parks and hills, leaves that take on different colors and shades of rare beauty, giving a fairytale atmosphere. And if all this is combined with the pleasure of memorable harvests, hot chestnuts or freshly picked mushrooms and truffles, then all that remains is to take small breaks to enjoy all this beauty!

Here are 10 proposals for an unforgettable autumn break.

1 - Foliage on the karst cliffs

The splendid scenery of the Karst overlooking the Upper Adriatic becomes even more evocative during the autumn season, when the rocks are dotted with bright red and amber leaves, counterpointing the blue of the sea.The new 5-star hotel Falisia, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Portopiccolo Sistiana is a privileged point of departure and arrival to discover the Duino Falesie Nature Reserve, with a pleasant walk on the panoramic Rilke path, which allows you to admire the colors of the season in trees such as holm oak, ash, hornbeam or canine cherry.

Info: www.falisiaresort.com

2 - From farm to farm in the Dolomites, in search of the best new wine

In autumn in the "Alpe di Siusi you immerse yourself in a historical peasant custom, which consists in passing from farm to farm in the name of tasting new wine and homemade delicacies. Along the paths that cross woods transformed into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, the farms and taverns open the doors of the characteristic wooden stube to spread the quality of artisan cheeses, speck and local salami, products and dishes born from an indelible link with the earth. The smells of roasted chestnuts and freshly cotto guide the sense of smell of gourmets between the various stages, in a fun search with great satisfaction. From October 14 to November 1, 2015, with the proposal "Tempo di Törggelen in the Alpe di Siusi holiday area" you participate from Wednesday to Saturday in an experience of wellness for the palate of 4 days. The package prices are starting from 305 euros for two people in the apartment and from 313 euros per person in a room with half board. There are also many solutions between farmhouses and B & Bs.

For info: www.alpedisiusi.info

3 - Harvest weekend and visits to the cellars

Relax, good food and a day in the countryside among the vineyards of the great Barolos, to harvest between the rows and then enjoy a visit with tasting in the Beni di Batasiolo cellars. Autumn at the Boscareto Resort & Spa is immersion in the colors and scents of nature; luxury and attention to detail but also contact with the earth, with the tradition and the great food and wine culture of the most authentic Langhe. of the harvest, a dinner with a Great Tasting menu at the La Rei restaurant directed by Antonino Cannavacciuolo and illuminated by the talent of the young executive chef Pasquale Laera. The wines accompanying the menu come from the same vineyards where the precious harvest took place during the day. Price of the package: 570.00 for two people in a Superior double room.

For info: www.ilboscaretoresort.it

4 - Golf and foliage in the Canton of Uri

Autumn on the peaks of the Vrsar Valley, in the Canton of Uri, flows quickly before giving way to abundant winter snow, but it is fascinating to admire the leaves turning red like gems set in the green of the surrounding mountains. The alpine-chic address The Chedi Andermatt is preferential starting point for an "excursion on the path of the four springs which, from the Gotthard massif where the sources of Reno, Rhone, Reuss and Ticino flow, develops in a route of 5 stages between alpine landscapes, raised bogs and dolines. Golf lovers, moreover, Andermatt offers a brand new 18-hole championship course immersed in the valley, which allows you to play in an autumn postcard landscape.

Info: www.chediandermatt.com

5 - Discovering the production of Tuscan wines in the Serchio Valley

Located in the hills of the Serchio Valley, in the province of Lucca, the Renaissance Tuscany il Ciocco Resort & Spa offers the Tuscan Wine & Culinary Experience package to live an "experience particularly linked to the grape harvest and the wines of the area and includes the Tuscan Wine Show Experience, a basic level course focused on the production of Tuscan wines during which one of the hotel chefs will teach how to create a real Tuscan menu, based on local products. The package is valid for a two-night stay, all the days of the week and the cost starts from 225 euros per night per room.

For info: www.renaissancetuscany.com

6 - Chestnuts mon amour

Every year, in mid-October, and always in a different municipality of the Muggio Valley, the Chestnut Festival is held. A single product - the chestnut - in all its variations is the theme of this festival. A fruit that, in the difficult years of war, was an important source of nourishment for the civilian population and which in recent times is being rediscovered, not only as roasted chestnuts, but also as chestnuts, jam and now also beer. This year the traditional appointment will take place on 11 October from 13.30 in Castel San Pietro, at the entrance to the Valley. Those who want to discover all the secrets behind the presence of the chestnut tree in Ticino can visit the Ethnographic Museum of the Muggio Valley, in the nearby village of Cabbio. And if you want to stay a night or two, there are numerous inns and B & Bs in the area.

For info: www.ticino.ch

7 - Truffle hunting in the Val d "Orcia

This autumn it is appropriate to say "go where your nose takes you": at the Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Wi- nery - in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, a Unesco heritage site, just 12 km from Montalcino - truffle hunting is open. The precious tuber becomes the protagonist of a proposal for an exclusive weekend that combines this pleasant experience with the well-being of the Oli Spa and high Tuscan gastronomy ... without forgetting two exceptional guests, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso, produced in the Castle estate. This is how, with the 'Sapori d'autunno' package (from € 1,060 in a double room), truffle enthusiasts can go into the Crete Senesi, under the expert guidance of local 'trifolai', to find their object of desire. among woods of chestnut, oak, poplar and lime trees. And after the hunt, a well-deserved rest in the SPA to try the beneficial effects of phytotherapies and aromatherapy, performed using medicinal plants and local products such as olive oil and wine.

For info: www.castellodivelona.it

8 - Winegrowers for a day

Fortana del Taro, Fortanella, Tamburen, Rosso del Motto, Strologo, Fior Fiore di Fortana, Carlo Verdi. These are the names of the wines that are born and bottled at the Antica Corte Pallavicina in Polesine Parmense (PR), a cult place of Italian food and wine and the cradle of the passion of the brothers Luciano and Massimo Spigaroli. A true outpost of tradition and a crossroads of knowledge that want to be handed down, the Antica Corte Pallavicina in time of harvest invites those who want to take part in an ancient process to participate in the grape harvest and taste the company's wines. And for those wishing to wake up in the vineyards, the prices for an overnight stay at the relais are starting from 260 euros per room per night.

For info: www.acpallavicina.com/relais

9 - Discovering the secrets of historic cellars

For those looking for the true essence of Tuscany in the most fascinating period of the year, that of the Harvest, Castello del Nero, the historic 12th century residence surrounded by 300 hectares of vineyards and olive groves, dedicates the special offer "Le Cantine Antinori di Badia a Passignano ": the unprecedented visit to the historic Cantine Antinori for a holiday to discover the ancient Italian food and wine traditions. Valid for two people, this experience includes: 4 nights with breakfast, tour and wine tasting at the Antinori Cellars in Badia a Passignano : visit to the vineyard with introduction to viticulture and wine production, visit to the thousand-year-old cellars of the Abbey, lunch or dinner followed by the Osteria di Passignano (1 Michelin star), transfer one ESPA treatment per person to the Spa of the Castello del Black one entrance to the Wellness Program and one Tuscan dinner, for two people.Price from 2,784 euros in a Deluxe room.

Pre info: www.castellodelnero.com

10 - In the heart of Umbria and its colors

If you are looking for direct contact with nature, you love walking and taking pictures, theUmbria it is a region that must be considered. Wimdu proposes to Narni, an ancient village dating back to 600 BC. and renowned for its churches and palaces from the 1200s, a elegant farm housed within a 19th century farmhouse, with a magnificent winter garden overlooking the surrounding hills. In addition to a large living room connected to a garden and a large kitchen, the farmhouse houses six mini-apartments each with private bathroom and kitchenette. All from 357 euros per night.

For info: www.wimdu.it

11 - In Franciacorta to discover the cellars and vineyards

If you want to spend a weekend in Franciacorta, another area rich in wineries and excellent wines, you can start with the Corteaura winery, which produces 100,000 bottles and works 6 hectares of vineyards. All the wines produced are deliberately not vintage; in fact, the Corteaura oenological project is based on qualitative constancy and the identity of the territory it belongs to while maintaining the differences in the range (Brut, Satèn, Rosé, Pas Dosé). Where to sleep? An excellent address is the Relais Mirabella, a location from the top of the hill overlooking Lake Iseo and Franciacorta. Price from 140 euros per night.

For info: www.relaismirabella.it

12 - In Sardinia between relaxation and tradition

A few kilometers from Fordongianus, a town in the province of Oristano where the Sardegna Grand Hotel Terme is located, a resort where you can take a break with the long weekend offer (from Friday to Sunday or from Saturday to Monday from 214 euros per person) , is located Tramatza, a small village that rises on the banks of the Crispiri river, where various festivals and festivals are organized, first of all that of the new wine which takes place in November. But in Tramatza there is also the Orro Family Educational Farm, a reality company that is based on the old values of wise peasant wisdom handed down from father to son, where it is possible to follow interesting educational paths to discover this historical and still operational rural reality, as well as stock up on local products at zero kilometer (wines, oil, cheeses).

For info: www.termesardegna.it