When we think about Italy, it is impossible to overlook its exceptional food. With vastly differing climatic conditions, the flora and fauna that thrive throughout Italy have been intrinsically linked to tradition for centuries. Signaling the arrival of summer, June beckons froth the start of Italy's most bountiful growing season. From north to south, we're taking a look at the best fruits and vegetables to enjoy this time of year, and how to savor them like the Italians do.

With its rich history and ideal growing conditions, you could spend lifetimes discovering and uncovering the many secrets of Tuscany. With its stunning landscape, rustic aesthetic, and countless exceptional wineries to visit, it's a place you can return to over and over again.

Framed to the northwest by the towering rocks of the Alps and cradled to the south by the rounded slopes of the Apennine mountains, Piedmont's diverse and varied terrain lends itself to varied and diverse wine growing opportunities. From Barolos to Barbarescos, sparkling Moscato Biancos to crisp Cortese wines, there's good reason for the Piedmont wine region to be among the most celebrated in Italy.

Stretching into the gentle embrace of the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas, Italy's heel is fortuitously graced with a long sun-drenched coastline and diverse landscapes. With fertile, limestone enriched soils, Puglia's hot dry climate makes it deal for growing wine grapes. Delivering rich, bold reds and acidic, mineral whites, explore the exquisite wines produced in Italy's second largest wine region.

Tucked into the hillside of Monte Samuel Pizzuto, Grottaglie, also known as "the city of ceramics," has been home to ceramicists for centuries. Surrounded by deep ravines and cool caves, the clayey earth of this charming Northern Puglian town has been worked by human hands since at least the Classical Age (8th-6th Century BC). Later settled by ancient Greeks and Romans, the charming town was put on the map for its ceramic production during the Middle Ages.

From wild foraged to farm harvested goods, the Sicily's year-round production makes it a true cornucopia of fresh, high quality produce. As a result, Sicilian food traditions and heritage are deeply rooted in the natural cycles of the island’s productivity, giving Sicilians an endless list of exceptional recipes to enjoy throughout the year. We’ve pulled some of our favorite bites together to help dip your toes into the wonderful, endless pool of Sicily’s most celebrated dishes.

The world of wine can be complicated and overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be. Check out our guide to Sicilian wine and discover the wines of Sicily and what makes the island an ideal growing region. Includes delicious pairing suggestions as well.

Bona Furtuna has collaborated with Sandro’s Restaurant to create the delicious Carciofi alla Romana dish. Sandro Fioriti has been sharing deliciously authentic Roman trattoria food around New York City for over 30 years.