The second week of October kicks off with our slow-guide in the area surrounding the area of Franciacorta, an area known for its production of refined Italian bubbles. The biggest news of the week is the arrival of a special Made-in-Italy section on Amazon, focusing on local artisans. Sniff out where you can find truffles this month, we got the scoop. We also is it the highest man-made waterfall in Umbria. Looking to experience a more personalized Italy? Browse our experiences section and explore options like this creative way to see Italy. This week, the ITALY Mag team was at the travel conference of the year in the coastal town of Rimini, and we had the chance to interview a few of the speakers about why they chose to attend as well. Learn phrases and words in Italian related to the autumn season in Italy and how to say the names of fruit trees, as we celebrate this fruitful period. Fall signifies the arrival of harvest season, with many traditional recipes based on the bounty of the land, try our delicious recipe for mushroom risotto. For a side dish that will impress anyone, try our new potatoes baked in red wine. As the weather gets chillier we recommend heading to our shop for this beautiful green silk pashmina scarf. Foodies will love this set of four vintage pasta prints. Our featured properties of the week include this beautiful 3-bedroom stone house for sale in Tuscany's tower town, San Gimignano and a stunning rural country house in Panicale, Perugia (complete with swimming pool). Or what about this rustic beauty in Massa Martana, along an ancient pathway to Rome. Arrivederci, but never goodbye.