Friday, October 12, 2007

Italian Truffles Fair in Alba – Piedmont

The Tourism Council of Alba, Bra, Langhe and Roero, together with the APT has presented a package of initiatives for tourist, national and international, to make this fair an unusual and very interesting one.

Tourists can choose among a wide variety of programs to know the famous territory of white truffles and precious Italian wines better and above all as protagonists. Learning how to prepare typical local dishes, discover the aroma of the truffle, admire the landscape of the Langhe, try the emotion of flying over the castles or dandling in a hot-air balloon, trekking excursions, horseback excursions, mountain bike tours, truffle research tours, wine tasting and cooking classes and are only a few of the offers this year.

The excellent aroma is the adjective which celebrates the quality of the precious Tuber magnatum Pico, the authentic rarity of Alba, Langhe and Roero. A territory which in autumn completely dedicates itself to oenogastronomic events. September, October and November are the months of vintage, the magnificent research of truffles and the markets of the most important white truffle in the world.

The truffle market has always been the heart of the fair. The “Trifolao” , after having passed their nights in secret valleys at the research for their truffles, sell them at the markets, various treasures of the territory of their region, ready to move all the five senses with a plate of typical Piedmontese cuisine.

The atmosphere in this period is extremely exciting, everybody is having party and fun and it is an absolute must to visit Alba and it’s charming surrounding towns like Asti, La Morra and Monferrato, just to name some of them, on this purpose!

Make sure you find the time to visit Piedmont in this very special time of the year and above all, to find the right accommodation in time. It is really worth a visit of a few days to discover the region, its tastes and aromas and some of its secrets.

Some of the most important events of the Truffles Fair 2007:

20/10/07 - 04/11/07
09:00/ 20:00 Cortile della Maddalena – Palatartufo:
Market of the truffles and oenogastronomic specialities of the Langhe and Roero

Every day there are some special events in the various villages like a revival of the medieval life, traditional dances, tasting, and much more.

11/11/07
Castello di Grinzane Cavour
IX Worldwide Truffle Auction

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