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Cantine Di…Vine: Autumn in the Cellars of Guardiaregia

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Each autumn, the village of Guardiaregia opens its historic cellars and old homes for Cantine Di…Vine, a three-day journey through the food, wine, music, and traditions of Molise. Visitors wander through the narrow streets of the historic center from cellar to cellar, sampling traditional dishes and local wines while music fills the village—a celebration that turns Guardiaregia itself into part of the experience.

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The Festa dell’Uva: Harvest, Art, and Tradition in Riccia

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Each September, Riccia celebrates the harvest with one of Molise’s most colorful traditions: the Festa dell’Uva. At the heart of the festival are elaborate carri dell’uva—floats painstakingly decorated with grapes, vines, and other natural materials—which parade through town alongside traditional costumes, folk music, food, and plenty of wine.

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Eddie Lang Jazz Festival: Where Molise Swings

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Each August, the gardens of Pignatelli Castle in Monteroduni come alive with one of Italy’s premier jazz festivals. Named for legendary guitarist Eddie Lang—the son of Monteroduni emigrants and a pioneer of modern jazz guitar—the festival brings internationally renowned artists together with emerging musicians for four unforgettable evenings of music beneath the stars.

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