Novello e Castagne

When November paints the Abruzzese village of Miglianico in golden hues, the Novello e Castagne festival transforms its streets into a stage of autumn flavors. Here, novello wine—a symbol of renewal and the freshly concluded harvest—meets roasted chestnuts from the embers, creating a perfect union of tradition and conviviality. Roasted chestnuts perfume the air with their distinctive aroma, while freshly tapped wine from local cellars flows generously into visitors' glasses, inviting everyone to celebrate together the fruits of the land and peasant labor. Beyond these starring attractions, the festival embraces the entire gastronomic experience of the region, with stands offering typical Abruzzese dishes that keep recipes passed down through generations alive and vibrant. Live music animates the town squares, creating a festive atmosphere where gastronomy becomes a universal language of community. Artisans display their creations in craft markets, telling the story of local traditions with their hands. This celebration represents far more than a simple festival: it is a return to roots, a moment where the history of viticulture and Abruzzese forests is rediscovered and shared. Over three days in November, Miglianico becomes the beating heart of Italian autumn, a place where past and present meet in the spirit of tradition and the good life.