Maria Nuzzolillo, born and raised in Italy, shared the underrated destinations you should visit in the offseason.Courtesy of Maria NuzzolilloVisiting Italy in the offseason offers unique experiences and fewer crowds.Seasonal foods like mushrooms and chestnuts replace summer staples like tomatoes.Hidden gems and local festivals provide a distinct cultural experience in the fall and winter.If you visit Italy in the offseason, you probably won't be eating tomatoes.That's according to Maria Nuzzolillo, an Italian native from San Lupo who created a tour company called Vita Villaggi with her husband, Dan, specifically for under-the-radar destinations in Italy."Italians are very seasonal," she said.