Fish has its own rhythms. Each month the Mediterranean offers differently — not by fashion, but by nature. This calendar follows the seasons of the sea, not those of the table.
October
Il cambio di colore
Ottobre è il mese del tonno, che scende verso il sud. I ricci tornano a riempirsi.
Seasonal fish
TonnoCappasantaRicci di mare
Ottobre è il mese in cui il mare cambia di colore. Dal turchese estivo al grigio piombo, dal blu intenso al verde profondo. Anche i pesci cambiano: il tonno si prepara al viaggio, accumula grasso, la sua carne si arricchisce. I ricci, dopo la pausa estiva, tornano a riempirsi — la polpa arancio riappare, più densa di quella invernale. La cucina di ottobre è una cucina di transizione, come marzo, ma al contrario: non si va verso la luce, si va verso l'ombra. I sapori si scuriscono, si addensano, si fanno più seri. È il mese dei piatti che restano nella memoria.
Dish of the month
Cappasanta, burroto al capperi, pane bruschettato
Pairing
Capperi · il sale della roccia
Food festivals
Food festivals
2026
The food feasts that bring Italy's and Spain's villages to life, month by month.
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba
🇮🇹Italy
Alba, Piemonte3 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026
The most prestigious fair dedicated to the white truffle, where experts and enthusiasts gather to celebrate this rare underground treasure. The atmosphere is refined and convivial, enriched by tastings of fine wines and local products.
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Catalunya6 Oct 2026 — 12 Oct 2026
Cava Week celebrates the sparkling wine of Penedès with cellar open days, tastings and a grand parade through Sant Sadurní. The most important cava festival in Catalonia.
One of Tuscany's most prestigious white truffle fairs, held in the medieval hilltown of San Miniato. Markets, tastings and truffle-themed menus fill the historic centre for three weekends.
A festival dedicated to the harvest and promotion of Navelli saffron, one of the most prized spices in the world. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, typical of Abruzzo villages.
A historical celebration revolving around the typical dish of chickpeas with cod and spinach. The city comes alive with gastronomic events that recall Asturian culinary traditions.
A rustic chestnut festival in the Sienan hills, celebrating the Marrone chestnut with roasting fires, new wine and traditional sweets. An autumn gathering in the woods of the Crete Senesi.
Asturias' most traditional chestnut festival, held in the Picos de Europa foothills. Roasted chestnuts, sweet cider and folk music fill the autumn streets of this mountain town.
The National White Truffle Fair of Acqualagna, in the Marche region, is one of Italy's most important truffle events. Stalls, cooking shows and truffle-laden dishes celebrate the prized tuber.
Sant Llorenç de Morunys, Catalunya24 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026
The mushroom fair of the Cardoner valley, one of Catalonia's most beloved autumn gatherings. Wild mushroom tastings, guided forest walks and mycology talks celebrate the season's fungi.
Acqualagna is the truffle capital in the Marche region, offering a unique experience among markets, cooking shows, and tastings. It is an unmissable event for those seeking the prized white and black truffle.