From October 5 to November 24, the capital of the Langhe returns to being the destination of the most refined tuber lovers. Around the white truffle market, there will be a space for great sensorial and gastronomic experiences
The egg and the Alba White Truffle: the perfect balance of taste, as pointed out by Maddalena Fossati Dondero – director of "La Cucina Italiana" – in the presentation of the 89th edition of the International Fair to be held in the Piedmontese town from 5 October to 27 November. Eight weeks that will exalt the 'lamellata' of truffle, the classic gesture to celebrate the link between the traditional table and the starred cuisine. An inevitable element in the kitchen, but also an exceptional added value on the dishes of the territory between Langhe, Roero and Monferrato which are UNESCO heritage. Not by chance, the poster of the exhibition celebrates the dish that in its simplicity enhances the most refined tuber in the world.
The market and the auction
Having said that on the official website of the International Alba White Truffle Fair you will find the complete program and all the information – including how to buy tickets to enter the event area and the individual dinners – it should be noted that in Old Town an event that has never been so rich, articulated and greedy has been set up, offering visitors the chance to get to know, smell, touch and taste the elements of the product symbol of Piedmont through tastings, sensory experiences and laboratories. In the temple of taste – space Alba Truffle Show, behind the World White Truffle Market of Alba – you can really make a full immersion on the subject. As for the actual exhibition, it will be as always in the Cortile della Maddalena and open on weekends beyond 1 November: 1650 square meters where to buy the product, often directly from the famous ‘trifolau’ with dogs in tow. You will not miss theAuction World White Truffle Festival, an international event that arrives this year at the XX edition, will always have a particular attention to the social sector, donating the proceeds from the auction sale in charity projects.
Stellate and taverns
We have said delicious weeks, because in the area's restaurants will be the triumph of the "White" in the tristellato Piazza Duomo as in the many (very good) taverns. On weekends, space to Foodies Moments where it will be possible to watch the chefs' local cooking shows, but also savor the creations of the most prestigious Italian and foreign chefs such as Yong Zhang, two Michelin Stars from Shanghai. In total, 50 chefs will be engaged with 29 starred in the front row. Among the news, a prominent place deserve the Unusual dinners, unique moments in which to discover historical and cultural places of Alba on occasions out of the ordinary, enjoying dinners of excellence signed by great chefs. Four Fridays distributed between October and November dedicated to a small gourmet audience that, before dinner, can participate in a special visit to these fascinating spaces. Four also the extraordinary appointments with the Fresh pasta workshop signed by two exceptional masters such as Walter Ferretto and Ugo Alciati to learn the secrets of dishes such as tajarin and agnolotti al plin that with the White Truffle of Alba find the ideal combination. Good 'lamellata' to everyone.
