.To hear Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is to become enticed that youu00e2 $ ve been actually missing out. Florence and Rome might be actually remarkable places, yet as the chef-owner of New York Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred bistro Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra knows, Piedmont is actually certainly some of Italyu00e2 $ s culinary crown jewels (if you really like rich wines, alright cheeses, and truffles, that is actually). Encompassed by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, as well as Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps.
The location is home to Italyu00e2 $ s ideal winesu00e2 $ ” the vineyards of the Langhe and also Roero were actually assigned a UNESCO Globe Culture Siteu00e2 $ ” as well as is actually a best place for any discriminating a glass of wine buff. Its Nebbiolo grape is improved into wealthy Barolos and also Barbarescos appreciated all over the world, while the acidic and also mineral-rich terroir also makes respectable Gavi as well as Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Food motion is actually additionally a fantastic spot to take pleasure in the food items of local professionals and also flawless local produce. Sample the white truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain cheeses, cured porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ ” taken into consideration through numerous to become the most ideal in the worldu00e2 $ ” giandujotti chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin pasta, and passionate dishes like beef braised in Barolo.
All together they supply the exquisite components for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.This food through Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter sauce) is an ode to a similar production at Il Centro, a restaurant in Priocca, Piedmont.Photo by Paola + MurrayWhile the food items as well as white wine are actually identified, therefore as well is actually the regionu00e2 $ s ambience. Piedmont preserves a stylish honorable appeal with historic fortress and also royal residences that populate the garden and also streetscapes and also is especially attractive in the loss as the fallen leaves turn.The itinerary has actually been curated through Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, that stayed and did work in Piedmont and delivers a considerable expertise of the region as well as deeper relationships with the areau00e2 $ s cooks, winemakers, and developers. This will be Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd time hosting a Culinary Getaway to Piedmont after a sold-out adventure in November 2023.
To learn more concerning his enthusiasm as well as enthusiasm for top quality active ingredients, watch him in action at his renowned restaurant, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually recently named some of the 10 absolute best Italian dining establishments in the world.HighlightsDelve right into the culinary grandeur of Piedmont along with gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, that will definitely present you to chefs as well as winemakers he understands personally.Sample the rich red wines of Piedmont at outstanding vineyards like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred bistros including Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food items at its finest in the location where it was actually born: eating on superb local products coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate manufacturer for a trip of the creation procedure, observed through a tasting.Take a delicate wander via the woods trying to find truffles.Enjoy the arcaded metropolitan area of Turin with its exquisite famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and great cuisine.Pricing as well as DetailsRead on for the full retreat travel plan. Meanwhile, some essential details: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ ” 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 per vacationer (needed upon making a reservation for to safeguard a place) Price: $7,990 (dual settlement) $8,790 (solitary settlement) Hotels and resort: Turin’s 5-star Grand Resort SiteaTo publication your excursion: Visit listed below or even refer to as 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or even 1-877-298-9677Terms and conditionsItineraryDay 1 (October 18): Accept to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s flight terminal as well as transmission to the city center.Check right into the hotels and resort, positioned in the famous facility of Turin.Take a quick walking trip along the arcaded roads, by means of the lovely piazze and also past the famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also elegant boutiques.Attend a welcome dinner at Magazzino 52, where the chef takes normal Piedmontese seasonal meals and also gives them a contemporary twist.