alba white truffle - Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe e Roero
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alba white truffle - Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe e Roero
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The White Tru ffle of Alba is world and ju our passport stly represen to the ts its home to wn. –2– –3– Truffles & events events Truffles & Calendar of Events From 8th October to 13th November see page 10 e 11 Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 8 pm Additional opening times: 31st October and 1st November Cortile della Maddalena - Palatartufo International White Truffle Market and ‘AlbaQualità’ Food and wine specialities from Piedmont. Until 13th November Palazzo Mostre e Congressi “G. Morra” – Piazza Medford, 3 Exhibition: Camillo Cavour’s Langa see page 29 Friday 9th, Saturday 10th Sunday 11th September Piazzetta Chiodi Letture corsare Literary Festival, 4th edition see page 35 Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd October from 9 am in Alba’s historical centre and surrounds: Truffle Fair street market Mercato della Terra Campagna amica (country produce) see page 16 Calendar of Events Friday 23th September from 6 pm - Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” A Fenoglio Marathon Reading of the entire text of Fenoglio’s novel ‘L’imboscata’ (The Ambush) see page 32 Friday 16th September Saturday 24th September “Storie di uomini e di vini” Nomination of the Dignitaries 9 pm - Viale Piero Masera monologue written, directed and acted by Pino Petruzzelli, and accompanied by wine tasting Saturday 17th September from 4 pm - Piazza Savona, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Risorgimento Vintage car procession and ‘Concorso italiano Eleganza 2011’ competition with the Grifo Group of Montecarlo see page 39 9.30 pm - Piazza Savona 55th edition of the “La Bela Trifolera” beauty pageant see page 39 Sunday 18th September 10 am - Centro storico ‘Corri sotto le Torri’ run see page 38 Monday 19th September 9 pm - Auditorium Fond. Ferrero G. Barberi Squarotti e G. Luigi Beccaria present the book by Valter Boggione: “La sfortuna in favore. Essay on Beppe Fenoglio” 9 pm - Piazza Risorgimento see page 24 Until 23rd October Chiesa di San Giuseppe Art withoutborders see page 28 Sunday 25th September from 2pm to 8 pm Alba’s historical centre Wine Festival Wine Festival see page 19 from 2 pm Chiesa di San Domenico Piedmontese Choir Association Friday 30th September 11 am - Chiesa di San Domenico Inauguration of the Palio Official Artist’s show Valerio Berruti “La rivoluzione terrestre” organised by Andrea Viliani see page 26 5.30 pm – Meeting Room - Palazzo Mostre e Congressi “G. Morra” The Italian Touring Club present a cultural meeting on Count Camillo Benso di Cavour Saturday 1st October from 10 am - Piazza E. Pertinace Slow Food Projects in the Earth Market section of the Truffle Fair see page 17 from 2.30 pm to 11 pm Bocciodromo (Boules Court) International ‘Fiera del Tartufo’ Bocce Competition see page 38 Sunday 2nd October 10 am - Piazza Risorgimento Assignment of the donkeys to Alba’s boroughs see page 24 from 10 am - Piazza E. Pertinace “Vale la pena!” Produce grown in prison gardens and on land confiscated from the mafia see page 23 Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd October Underground Alba Discover the underground roots of Alba with a professional archeologist. Info: 339 7349949, or Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe Roero 0173 35833 –4– –5– Truffles & events events Truffles & Calendar of 2 pm – Alba’s historical centre Medieval Parade of a thousand people in costume see page 24 4.30 pm - Piazza Cagnasso Donkey Palio see page 24 from 8 pm to 6 pm Alba boules (bocce) court International ‘Fiera del Tartufo’ Bocce Competition see page 38 Wednesday 5th October 8.30 pm - Dulcis Vitis restaurant Invitation to dinner… in the dark! see page 23 Friday 7th October 5.30 pm - Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Inauguration of the 81st edition of the International Fair of the White Truffle of Alba see page 15 6.30 pm - Cortile della Maddalena - Palatartufo Official cutting of the ribbon and opening of the 81st Int. Fair of the White Truffle of Alba Events 9 pm Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Inaugural Fair concert Choruses and Airs from the Risorgimento Lodovico Rocca Choir see page 15 Until 30th October - Piazza Garibaldi Footprint Ball by Erika Story see page 30 29th September, October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 13th and 27th November 7th and 20th Luca Mercalli, Mauro Corona, Giovanni Allevi, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, Serata Salgari, Licia Maglietta, Vauro, Luis Sepulveda “Collisioni” Friday 14th, 21st and 28th October From 5 pm to 8 pm Open Alba Food&Wine Designer tasting Available in all shops adhering to the event. Thursday 20th October 6.30 pm Sala consiliare Comune di Alba Presentation of the book: ‘The King of Truffles’ by Raoul Molinari and Giordano Berti Oct. 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st and Nov. 1st see page 22 Saturday 8th October 2.30 pm - Piazza Savona ‘Eleganza’ Cup for best vintage car From 9 am to 7 pm Cortile della Maddalena Organised by Clams and ALBAeventi associations bition organised by the Mycology Group ‘G. Camisola’ of Asti Vintage Car Parade Mushrooms and Fungi an exhi- Until 23rd October - Via Mazzini, 1 Thursday 13th October The Colour of Scent. Lavander see page 30 from 8 am to 1 pm Piazza Prunotto Beef Cattle Fair Sunday 9th October Saturday 15th October Albaromatica Truffle Bacchanale from 10 am – Alba’s historical centre herbs and spices event see page 18 From 10 am - Piazza Risorgimento A.M.A. la carne Piedmontese beef, Alba variety: organised by the Alba Master Butchers Ass. see page 18 from 8.30 pm – historical centre see page 25 from 10 am to 7 pm – historical centre The Boroughs Remember see page 25 Wednesday 19th October 8.30 pm -Il Cortiletto d’Alba Restaurant see page 15 29th and 30th October – from 10 am to 8 pm 31st October and 1st November – from 10 am to 6 pm Piazza Risorgimento The World’s Most Scrumptious Truffle Meets the World’s Most Delicious Hazel Nut see page 34-35 All About Langa Stone see page 36 Friday 21th October from 10 am - Research Centre “La Filanda” - Via Pietro Ferrero “Green accord” - 9th Int. forum on information for the protection of nature and the environment ‘People building future’ media, democracy and sustainability; a convention: ‘Communication, the engine for change’ 5 pm - PalaMiroglio - Via S. Barbara, 11 Pasta, Truffles and 2.0 Conference: ‘Food and Wine Communication in the Era of the Food Blog’ see page 12 Invitation to dinner… in the dark! see page 23 Saturday Oct. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & Nov. 5th, 12th Piazza Risorgimento see page 21 From 9 am to 8 pm Piazza Falcone Saturday with Foodies see page 20 –6– –7– Truffles & events Saturday 22th October 3.30 pm - Piazza Risorgimento Pantalera storica Pelota game in historical costume see page 38 Sunday 6th November ore 9.00 - Piazza Risorgimento Eco-Marathon of Barbaresco and the White Truffle of Alba see page 38 Sunday 23th October from 11 am - Piazza Cagnasso Food and Wine Day Organised by the Confraternita Misericordia of Alba, with funds donated to volontary personnel in charitable organisations abroad. ore 15.00 Piazza Risorgimento Festival of the flag ‘B. Destefanis’ Memorial ‘F. Pescarmona’ see page 38 Friday 28th October Wednesday 9th November 8.30 pm – Enoclub Restaurant Invitation to dinner… in the dark! see page 23 Friday 11th November 9 pm - Chiesa di San Domenico ‘Finissage’, an exhibition by Valerio Berruti. Concert with Alessandro Mannarino see page 37 8 pm – Cattedrale di S. Lorenzo Sunday 13th November the Anno Domini Gospel Choir The International Auction of the White Truffle of Alba Guided tour of the Cathedral 9 pm - Gospel Concert with see page 37 October Sunday 30th from 10 am to 7 pm historical centre Langa and Roero in the Piazza…with Cuneo Province see page 19 Associazione pe r il Centro Nazio nale Studi Tartu Alba, Piazza Ris fo orgimento, 2 Opening times: Mon to Fri 9 am – 1 pm • 2 pm Tel +39.0173.2 – 6 pm 2.81.90 • www. tuber.it • info@ tuber.it Centro Nazionale Studi Tartufo A Truffle The truffle is a fungus that grows underground and not a tuber, as has sometimes been imagined in the past. In order to really get the most from it, it has to be treated properly: the following are some useful tips. Truffles are always served fresh, and if storing for a few days is necessary, they must be kept in the fridge. HOW SHOULD TRUFFLES BE KEPT? In the fridge at 3° - 6°C wrapped in a damp cloth and shut in a screw-top glass jar. A fresh truffle can be kept this way for around a week although storing for longer is not recommended. Castello di Grinzane Cavour see page 14 Friday 18th November 8 pm - Chiesa di San Domenico Guided tour of the church HOW SHOULD IT BE CLEANED? Truffles should be cleaned with a small stiff brush under cold running water in order to remove all traces of earth. Then dry carefully and eat after ten minutes or so. 9 pm Gospel Concert with the Incontrotempo choir see page 37 Thursday Nov. 17th, 23rd, 25th and December 1st 8.30 pm - Chiesa di San Domenico 7th Edition of the Langa and Roero Choir Programme What Is e ts en evin &w leds& ffo Fo Tru see page 37 HOW ARE THEY SERVED? A special truffle-slicer is required as truffles must be sliced very thinly onto food. The thinner the blade (just a few tenths of a millimetre is ideal), the thinner slices and the greater the perfume. HOW IS A TRUFFLE EATEN? The White Truffle is a condiment or garnish, not an ingredient, and is always eaten raw, never cooked. It is at its best served grated at the table onto tajarin egg noodles, fried egg or fondue. Map of the historical centre CITTÀ DI ALBA Provincia di Cuneo The places of the fair t Ra ta zz i ed ford 4 co rs PALAZZO MOSTRE Alba (CN) – Piazza Medford, 3 +39.0173.36.10.51 • [email protected] via liberazione o ele ce via Ga i zz an via Alfieri via Cu tina anu 3 not a co me Via Maest ra zza pia ona v Sa 7 i Per io e m o c o r s o I ta l i a 8 via XX settemb re a vi i via Be ll vi via Ospedale azza za via Roma Gar pia ib no ri To o rs co chiesa di san giuseppe M v i a Pa r u z z a PALATARTUFO albaqualità tor no piazza savona pi vi a Ac ca de mi a 5 via az San o Pa o l via ma zzin p pi Gioberti Vit via o 1 ri VIA VITTorio EMANUeLE II oR via maestra p ne ano via piazza ace ertin a zz di l a PIAZZA RISORGIMENTO oR piazza del duomo pa C av our 7 via at Ca PIAZZA PERTINACE oR piazza S. giovanni Cop via B elli o so pia rg zz im a en t a rr p via Vida ui Acq ri a pi gn a a Ce via ac 9 9 6 i ni M 8 zo M a zz so s o 2 a 7 vi via Vernazza C vi 6 Giraudi n le v ia Ge ne rale Go vo ne zza i Pia ett R o ss v ia C a l iss via Palazzo mostre e congressi 5 ia via ENTE FIERA INTERNAZIONALE TARTUFO BIANCO D’ALBA bo o Nino Bixio MUSEO CIVICO “F. EUSebIo” al o in via v ORTILE e coro C DELLA MADDALENA PALATARTUFO Albaqualità 4 B he io Bix o 3 T eatro Sociale “G. busca” o M ic in 2 co N o rs cors 1 cors Chiesa di San Domenico H o Ma tt eo co a rs D ia B z fr at el d an ie ra p e r c . s o P i av e pe r c .so eu ro pa li o tti ENTE TURISMO ALBA BRA LANGHE ROERO Alba (CN) – Piazza Risorgimento, 2 +39.0173.35.833 • [email protected] – 10 – – 11 – Truffles & events Centro Nazionale Studi Tartufo et k r a M l a n The Internatio e of the Whit Truffle of Alba In co-operation with This is the heart of the White Truffle Fair, where the visitor first comes into contact with the smell and feel of these mysterious and fascinating mushrooms. Every truffle on sale in the Market is first controlled and vouched for by a special Truffle Commission before being set before the public. The Commission, a group of truffle experts, can also be consulted during the course of the Fair at a special desk and forms part of a project whose aim it is to increase awareness in all those areas where the public comes into contact with truffles, in addition to protecting the interests of those who choose to buy a truffle or who have encountered any problems. Within the Market, all truffles weighing more than 20 g are sold in a numbered bag that gives the buyer the right to change his or her truffle if it proves unsatisfactory. So, why buy a truffle at the Truffle Market? • To be completely confident that your truffle has been quality controlled by a commission of experts who are also available for any enquiries for the duration of the Fair. • In order to access expert assistance during the buying process. • To acquire the t ke ar M l na io numbered bag that acts as guarantee for The Internat ffle of Alba Tru te hi W e th your truffle. of addalena Cortile dellathM er • So that you can see, sniff and touch mb r to 13 Nove th From 8 Octobe m 9 am to 8 pm as many delicious truffles as you like Sundays fro st Saturdays andst d 1 November an r be cto O while leisurely choosing your buy, Plus 31 : at which you make from a local, licensed is Desk The Consumer fo rtu Ta di Stu le truffle seller or even directly from a a Naziona Ass. per il Centr orgimento, 2 Ris a zz Pia , ba ‘trifolao’ (truffle gatherer) himself. Al y to Friday Monda opening times: 2 pm to 6 pm 9 am to 1 pm • 2.81.90 01 Tel +39. 73.2 @tuber.it re ato consum www.tuber.it • AlbaQualità e Food & win In co-operation with Entrance charge for AlbaQualità and Truffle Mar ket: 2 euro Groups of more than 20 people: 1.50 euro Children under the age of 15: free of charge The ‘AlbaQualità’ event is featured within the context of the White Truffle Market and is a great opportunity for all gourmets and visitors with a passion for food to discover some of the delicious foods and wines made in the Langa and Roero regions. The dozens of stands included in ‘AlbaQualità’ will be groaning beneath all sorts of goodies, including handmade pastries and egg pasta, local cheeses and salamis. The wines on offer are those that provide a refined ‘supporting cast’ for the star of the show, the White Truffle itself: for information on the white truffle, we advise visitors to refer to the group of experts from the National Truffle Study Centre. For all those visitors who are already familiar with our local cuisine, a lunch break in the restaurant area of the Fair, (appropriately entitled ‘Oltre il Tartufo’ or ‘Beyond the Truffle’), will undoubtedly prove more than satisfactory... AlbaQualità Palatartufo, Co rtile della Madda lena From 8th Octobe r to 13th Nove mber Saturdays and Sundays 9 am – 8 pm Plus 31st Octobe r and 1st Nove mber – 12 – – 13 – Truffles & events ence r e f n o C e h T s and e l f f u r T , a t Pas 2.0 This year’s Truffle Conference bears the title ‘Pasta, Tartufo e 2.0: la Comunicazione Enogastronomica al Tempo dei Food Blog’ (Pasta, truffles and 2.0: Communication in the Era of the Food Blog). The White Truffle brings with it scents from the past, stimulating our curiosity and those emotions that link us with the ancient rural traditions that are our history and heritage. But the Truffle also speaks to us through the ideas it stimulates and the enthusiasm it creates. The ‘Tuber magnatum Pico’ – the white truffle’s full title - has always occupied a special place in man’s imagination, finally becoming a truly ‘glocal’ product of our times, ambassador for its region and country throughout the world. In this era of internet via smartphone, the White Truffle is still at home and entirely modern. In fact, within the Truffle Fair, multimedia communication and virtual reality will be fully part of the show! and 2.0 Pasta, Truffles ara, 11 rb Ba ta S. PalaMiroglio, via 5 pm ber Friday 21st Octo 2.81.90 .2 73 01 9. +3 : Secreteriat [email protected] The Truffle Clu events Truffles & b The most important ‘Truffle District’ in the country is situated in Piedmont. Here, in this precious region, a truly extraordinary food experience takes place every year, with hundreds of restaurateurs ensuring that truffles arrive on their tables in completely pristine condition. This small miracle is guaranteed by a charter, that of the Truffle Club, ensuring that clients of all local restaurants, from humble inns to Michelin-starred marvels, can rest assured that their truffles are as perfect as they should be. Chefs of the Truffle Club, the largest association of truffle chefs in the country, are expert in the selection, preservation, serving, matching and describing the qualities of the White Truffle. CODE OF ETHICS Restaurateurs belonging to the Truffle Club will respect the following code of ethics: • To serve only truffles of the best quality, possessing intense and pleasing perfumes, adequate phase of ripeness and excellent state of conservation. • To clearly print on an accompanying note the truffle’s species (for example, Tuber magnatum Pico or White Truffle of Alba). • To include in their menu at least three or four dishes suitable for matching with truffles. • To clearly describe to the customer the dishes matched with truffles and the best ways of matching them. • To clearly annotate all dishes available on the menu in both Italian and English, plus German if possible. • To clearly show the price of all truffles. • To grate the truffles directly onto the customer’s plate at table rather than in the restaurant kitchen. • To refrain from using chemical truffle-flavoured preparations in their dishes. • To put several good-sized and attractive truffles on show within the restaurant. • To respect the official dates for the use of the White Truffle (available from 1st October to 31st January in Piedmont). • To allow clients to grate a truffle not acquired from the restaurant onto their food if they so wish. • To participate in truffle up-dating events in agreement with the Truffle Study Centre. • To undergo controls and inspections organised by an independent body as indicated by the Truffle Study Centre. Truffle Club The Truffle Club restaurant list can be consulted on www.tuber.it www.tub er.it – 14 – – 15 – Truffles & events events Truffles & uffle r T l a n io t a The Intern Auction with In co-operation The Inauguratio n Ceremony Città di Alba O The 13th edition of the International White Truffle of Alba Auction will be held in the Castle of Grinzane Cavour on the second Sunday of November. Every year the auction provides a link between selected worldrenowned restaurants: this year, between Hong Kong and the Castle of Grinzane. In Hong Kong, a public of enthusiastic and generous gourmets will be contending a number of extremely prestigious White Truffles of Alba. All funds collected will be donated to national and international charities. This year, as every year, a group of personalities from the worlds of sport, entertainment, the theatre and gastronomy will take part in the event. The Truffle Auction began in 1999, and is organised by the Piedmontese Regional Enoteca Wine Shop of Cavour, together with the Region of Piedmont and the Town of Alba. nal White 13th Internatio Auction ba Al of e Truffl Cavour e an inz Castello di Gr vember Sunday 13th No fficial Inaugura tion The Truffle Fair’s openCeremony 81 st Internationa l ing ceremony has alWhite Truffle of Alba Fair Teatro Sociale “G ways been an occasion . Busca” Friday 7th Octob er 5.30 pm for fun and entertainment, with the participation of folk groups and other musical bands, flagwavers and townspeople in medieval costume. Yet it also possesses a more serious side, with invitations traditionally made to members of Italy’s political scene which last year Inaugural Conc er t: Choruses and Ai included the Mayor of Turin, Sergio Chiamparino, rs from the Italian Risor and the Italian Minister for Internal Policy, Roberto gimentoe Coro Polifonico “L. Rocca” Maroni, who, in honour of the Fair’s 80th birthday, Teatro Sociale “G . Busca” Friday 7th Octo were asked to speak on aspects of the Piedmontese ber 9 pm economical and industrial situation. Truffle of the Year Giacomo Morra, Alba Truffle Fair promoter in the 1930s, invented the tradition of sending the year’s best White Truffle of Alba to a VIP chosen from the world of politics, sport or entertainment. Personalities of the past have included Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe and even Winston Churchill. Roberto Ponzio, another famous truffle dealer, continued this tradition and during the ten years spanning 1958-68 added HRH Queen Elisabeth and President Charles De Gaulle to the list. Many other famous people have visited Alba in more recent times to receive their White Truffle, including Luciano Pavarotti, Alberto Ranieri of Monaco, Gérard Depardieu, Sophia Loren, Alain Delon, Marcello Lippi, Sergio Marchionne, Francis Ford Coppola and, last year, Fabio Fazio Truffle of the Ye ar Presentation ce remony Teatro Sociale “G . Busca” November 2011 – 16 – – 17 – Food & win e kets r a M t e e r t The S Street markets, with all their colours, sounds and throngs of people, have always been a part of Alba life and so are a natural part of the Truffle Fair celebrations. All year long, on Saturday mornings, Alba’s main streets and piazzas fill with stalls set up by hundreds of travelling market holders. This traditional street market is further amplified during the first four Sundays of October for the period of the Truffle Fair with a range of objects on sale that is truly incredible. Local produce is well represented, but visitors will be thrilled and amazed at what can be found in this vast open-air department store. During the last few The Slow Food e Food & win Projects and the Ea rth Market On the 1st October, the Slow Food Organisation will be presenting some of its many Projects (‘Presidi’) in a special area of the Earth Market in Alba. Various themes in food and wine will be examined during the day and two tasting workshops will be available for visitors to explore the matching of foods with wine. The Slow Food day will act as a sort of Truffle Fair preview and will also include two ‘Laboratori del Gusto’ workshops for tasting some of the Slow Food Projects own produce, offered by wine producers involved with the Organisation and included in the Slow Wine Guide 2011. Don’t forget to note the following two Slow Food events in your diary: et market Weekly stre al centre in Alba’s historic Every Saturday et street mark Truffle Fair er ob ct O of s ay First four Sund Amica Campagna ctober O of ays First four Sund ford ed M za az in Pi la Terra Mercato del ays of October First four Sund Pertinace in piazza Elvio Aperitif with the Slow Food Projects 11am: five products produced by the Slow Food Projects participating in the Alba Earth Market will be carefully matched with an Alta Langa Metodo Classico Spumante. years, the Mercato della Terra (Earth Market) and Campagna Amica (Friendly Countryside) sections of ther market have proved especially popular, with their choice of zero-kilometre goods. Slow Food Projects at the Court of the King of Wines 11am: five products produced by the Slow Food Projects at the Earth Market will be carefully matched with Barolo produced by Slow Wine guide’s best wineries 2011. On 1st October in Alba’s Piazza Pertinace, information on the Slow Food Organisation can be found at their stand, including their latest publications, details of their activities and the much soughtafter Slow Snail gadgets. Slow Food Proj ects at the Alba Truffle Fair’s Ea rth Market Alba, Piazza Pe rtinace Saturday 1st O ctober 9 am – 7pm www.slowfood. it www.slowfoodto rino.com – 18 – – 19 – Food & win e e Food & win Albaromatica ‘Albaromatica’ is a special fair dedicated to aromatic and medicinal herbs and spices which this year celebrates its 6th edition. Alba’s historical centre and Piazza Risorgimento will be full to the brim with stands displaying a multitude of different aromatic goods, ranging from liqueuers and wines – including the justly famous locally produced ‘Barolo chinato’ – herb teas, sweets, pastilles and chocolates. Among newer items will feature: herby breadsticks, focaccia bread and aromatic beers from specialist breweries. There will also be a chance to learn more about the use of herbs with experts from the herbal remedies sector of Savigliano University and a special workshop where the kids can play and learn how to recognise fresh and dried herbs and have fun while making natural detergents Albaromatica centre hi , Alba storical 8 pm – am 9 r th ctobe a Sunday 9 O Turismo in Lang 40.30 +39.0173.36. nga.it www.turismoinla in co-operation with: The Alba Master Butcher Association, affiliated to the A.C.A. A.M.A. la Car Piemontese Beef , Alba Variet y ne Alba’s Master Butchers have organised special tastings of their local specialities: knife-beaten raw beef starters and beef stew cooked in Barolo wine, that can both be tasted in the town’s Piazza Risorgimento on Sunday 9th October. Piedmontese beef, and the Alba variety in particular, is justly famous for its tenderness and exceptional flavour: this is a finely-textured, juicy beef with just the right balance between lean fibre and fat content. This breed of cattle is of medium build but very high-yielding, with a velvety coat and fine bones, and produces a wide variety of prestigious cuts of meat. In addition to the raw beef starters and stew, visitors can also enjoy tastings of beef sausages and ‘frisse’, a local meat-ball delicacy. Alba’s Master Butchers are ready to share all their A.M.A. la carn e expertise and enthusiAlba, historical centre Sunday 9th Octo asm with visitors on ber 9 am – 8 pm Sunday 9th! Wine Festival On Sunday 25th September, Alba’s historical centre, from Piazza Risorgimento to the end of the main street, Via Maestra, will open its doors to this splendid wine festival, bringing a taste of all that producers have to offer from both Langa and Roero regions. In fact, producers will be present from all the two region’s wine villages presenting tastings of their many wines and bringing news of all that their various wine ‘communes’ have to offer this autumn. Visitors can enjoy tasting grand reds such as the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco, plus many other noble varieties including: Nebbiolo d’Alba, Roero Arneis, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Dolcetto di Diano, Dolcetto di Dogliani and many more. Each visitor will be equipped with a special tasting goblet with which to choose his or her favourite wines to sample. During the day’s event, professional tastings will also be held and there will be the chance to learn more about your preferred wines, with particular emphasis this year on Barbaresco. Wine Festival Alba’s historica l centre 25th September 2 pm – 8 pm iazza P e h t in o r e Langhe & Ro ‘Langa and Roero in the Piazza’ is a prestigious food and wine event that allows visitors to get to know these area’s numerous points of interest together with a tasty full immersion in their huge range of gastronomic delights. This year’s new feature is the participation of several firms from wider afield in the Province of Cuneo, in addition to all the usual goodies from the Langa and Roero regions. Along Alba’s Via Cavour street and in Piazza Risorgimento, visitors will be able to sample all manner of gastronomic specialities, including local cheeses, fruit and vegetables – such as the justly famous ‘leek of Cervere’, local pastries and chocolates such as the sumptuous Praline al Rhum, tasty hazelnut cake, and the much soughtafter and exclusive Baci di Cherasco. Not to mention honey from the Roero, cooked salami and tradio in the Piazza tionally Langa & Roer l centre Alba’s historica baked m 10 am – 7 pm place fro r th be cto O e 30 bread. the event will tak in, ra of se ca . In the Cagnasso area of Piazza in the covered – 20 – Food & win e saturday for – 21 – “foodies” How to define a ‘foody’? Well, it should be mentioned immediately that a foody is a person who not only enjoys food, but who also likes to know how a particular dish is prepared and a special ingredient distributed or produced. In fact, for this special breed of person, the Truffle Fair provides much food for thought... including the sensations to be enjoyed within the Truffle Market itself, the experience of sensorial analysis and simulated truffle hunts in the company of experts. On Saturday 1st October, the Slow Food Projects and their Workshops will be present within the Fair’s ‘Earth Market’ in Alba’s Piazza Pertinace and, in the same Piazza, on Sunday 2nd October, a food market selling produce produced in prison gardens and on land confiscated from the mafia will be held. 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Fax +39 0173 sweet white win .it Moscato d’Asti www.turismodoc .it info@turismodoc events Truffles & The World’s M ost Scrumptious Truffle Hazel Nut meets the w orld’s most delicio us This is the weekend during which two of the Langa and Roero’s most prestigious and famous food products – the hazel and the white truffle - twin up for the occasion. The hazel nut will be featured in a special ‘salon of flavours and perfumes’ to be located in Alba’s Piazza Duomo. Within the Piazza, it will possible to learn more about the Nocciola Piemonte IGP hazel’s properties and appreciate to the full its place in the rich and varied local cuisine. For the event, the hazel will be imaginatively matched with traditional produce from the Ligurian Riviera So, come and and Cuneo regions, plus see (but also, and others from France, unabove all, taste) for der the supervision of yourselves what all the European Community the fuss is about TOURVAL Project. at Alba’s Salon Our local hazel’s superior qualities, confirmed time and again by testing at Professor Odello’s Tasting Centre in Brescia, has lead to the Piedmontese hazel nut being granted the title of “World’s Most Delicious Hazel Nut”. So what are its special secrets? Consistency, sweetness of the pulp, intensity of the aromas, persistence and perfect preservability...no defects at all, in fact! of Favours and Perfumes’. ENTE FIERA DELLA NO E PRODOTTI TIPICI DELL’ALCCIOLA TA LANGA The World’s M ost Scrumptio us Truffle Mee the World’s M ts ost Delicious Ha zel Nut Alba, Piazza Ris orgimento In co-operation with PROGRAMMA ALCOTRA P.I.T. TOURVAL Progetto “VALORIZZAZIONE PRODOTTI TIPICI” I PRODOTTI TIPICI DEL TOURVAL INCONTRANO L’ALTA LANGA Partners partecipanti: GAL LANGHE ROERO LEADER C.C.I.A.A. DI CUNEO - PROVINCIA DI IMPERIA C.C.I.A.A. DI IMPERIA - PROVINCIA DI SAVONA CHAMBRE DES METIERS ET DE L’ARTISANAT DES ALPES MARITIMES - COMITÉ REGIONAL DU TOURISME RIVIERA CÔTE D’AZUR - CHAMBRE D’AGRICULTURE DES ALPES MARITIMES Saturday 29th October: 10am – 8 pm Sunday 30th O ctober: 10am 8pm Monday 31st O ctober: 10 am – 6 pm Tuesday 1st No vember: 10 am – 6 pm Ente Fiera della Nocciola e Prodotti Tipici dell’Alta Lang a +39 0173 2266 95 www.fieradella nocciola.it – 22 – – 23 – with In co-operation Food & win e Vale la Pena! Open Alba MARKET OF PR ODUCE FROM PRISON GARD ENS AND LAN D CONFISCATED FROM THE MA FIA The Open Alba Food and Wine event will be held on the evening of Friday 14th, 21st and 28th October withing selected shops in Alba’s town centre. From 5 pm to 8 pm, visitors can meet local wine producers and take part in high-quality wine and food tastings to start to get to know all that our wonderful region has to offer. The producers themselves will present and explain their products, including fascinating insights into how wine is traditionally made in the area, with techniques of the art handed down from father to son, and secrets of recipes for traditional local dishes passed on by word of mouth. Alba’s attractive centre will become a hubbub of activity during these special evenings, with music and other entertainments to delight visitors, in addition to encounters with the experts. Open Langa a nd Roero Open Langa and Roero Food and Wine is a sister event offering similar encounters with producers of wine and food, held throughout the two regions involved in the event. Locations include the Enoteca Regional Wine Shops of: Barolo, Barbaresco, Canale, Grinzane Cavour and Mango. The event will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings in October and November as Canale follows: 10th, 11th 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th and 31st October and 1st, 7th and 8th November. Visitors Barbaresco will be amazed at the range of produce available for sampling and a Open Alba e Open Langhe strict price & Roero Open Alba and Open Langhe & control sysAsk for the prog Roero ramme availab le in Tourist Offices of the re tem will be gion or downloa d from the web-site: ww in operation. w.fieradeltartu fo.org e Food & win ALBA Grinzane Cavour Barolo Mango For just one day, Piazza Pertinace will be transformed into a very unusual street market, where visitors can find a vast range of produce on sale, all originating from prison gardens and workshops, or cultivated on land rescued from Italy’s mafias. Items will include: wine, beer, olive oil, biscuits, pastries, honey, cheese, organic fruit and vegetables, and a range of jams, but also handmade jewelry and clothing, pottery, wrought iron and other craftmanship. From mafia-free fields, come pasta, lentils, chili peppers, olive oil and honey, all produced by the young staff of the ‘Libera Terra’ organisation, with roots that go deep into Italian culture that has freed itself from the chains of the mafia. th It!) (It’s Well Wor Vale la Pena! ce na rti io Pe Alba, Piazza Elv nd ctober from 10 am Sunday 2 O with In co-operation r... e n in D o t An Invitation ! in the Dark For the second year running, thanks to the sponsorship of the Cuneo Section of the Italian Union for the Blind, this popular and unusual dinner will be held in some of Alba’s best restaurants. Guests will be blindfolded in order to allow other senses to come to the fore during a series of delicious dinners...in the dark! Dinner...in to An Invitation Alba Restaurants in the Dark! h October Wednesday 5t Rattazzi, 7 ulcis Vitis”, via Restaurant “D • 3 .3 .36.46 Tel +39.0173 8.152 +39.335.82.4 dulcisvitis.it prenotazioni@ € 45 n per dinner: Price per perso rectly to each ld be made di Bookings shou before the ek we least one restaurant at dinner. th October Wednesday 19 corso tiletto d’Alba”, or “C t Restauran 27 , ino Michele Copp .36.60.05 Tel +39.0173 alba.com tod let info@corti € 40 n per dinner: Price per perso h November Wednesday 9t za Savona, 4 noclub”, piaz “E t an ur sta Re .33.994 Tel +39.0173 berto.it info@caffeum € 45 n per dinner: Price per perso – 24 – – 25 – folklore folklore nitaries ig D e h t f o Nomination T h i s traditional celebration, the ‘Investitura del Podestà’, was once an important landmark in medieval Alba’s yearly calendar. At 9 pm on the evening of September 24th , the Piazza where the Town Hall and Cathedral are situated assumes once again its medieval colours and will be full of a happy throng in full authentic costume. Here are street urchins, jesters, proud noblemen, elderly peasants and wealthy Nomination of the Dignitarie merchants all waiting to greet the s Piazza Risorgim en to ‘Podestà’ Dignitaries to whom the keys Saturday 24th September of the town will be solemnly presented From 9 pm b e f o re the crowd. In co-operation The Truffle Bac chanale On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October, it will be time once again for the ‘Baccanale del Tartufo’ (Truffle Bacchanale) and the ‘Borgo si rievoca’ (The Boroughs Remember) events, two very special occasions to get to know more about Alba’s fascinating history and traditions. The Truffle Bacchanale is a night-time event and this year will be set entirely in the Middle Ages. Visitors will be plunged into the magical atmosphere of an entirely torch-lit town centre full of the sounds and scents of centuries past. Medieval music and entertainers will complete the scene. Tourists who have participated in previous years’ events, tell of an emotionally inspiring and unforgettable experience. The Donkey Pa with Giostra de lle Cento Torri lio Assignment of donkey to the boroug s hs The first Sunday of October is the day for Alba’s famous and traditional Donkey Palio. The Palio is a painted cloth and represents the prize for the winning jockey or donkey of the race, who in turn, represents Medieval Proces sion Alba’s historica one of the town’s nine boroughs. The Palio l centre Sunday 2nd O ctober, 2.30 pm has always proved extremely popular with tourists and is preceded by a grand procesDonkey Palio sion in full medieval costume around the Piazza Cagnas so Sunday 2nd O ctober, 4.30 pm streets of Alba’s historical centre. The proExhibition by cession includes over 1000 participants, inValerio Be Painter of the rruti cluding noblemen and women, knights in Palio Chiesa di San armour, soldiers, peasants and townsfolk, and Domenico from 30th Septe mber to 13th No vember is accompanied by drummers, flag-wavers Inauguration: Friday 30th Se and trumpet fanfares. On arrival in Piazza ptember, 6.30 pm Cagnasso, each borough enacts an episode from Alba’s medieval history, which included plenty of violent or otherwise colourful action in the way of sieges, attacks, famous highwaymen, aristocratic weddings, religious pageants and the signing of charters. This competition is composed of two rounds and a grand finale. Piazza Risorg imento Saturday 24th September, 9 pm Sunday 2nd O ctober, 10 am For all informa tion and booking Ente Fiera Inter nazionale del Ta s: rtufo Bianco d’ Alba Pia zz a Medford, 3 Tel +39 0173 36 - Alba 1051 • Fax +3 9 www.fieradelta rtufo.org • info@ 0173 223022 fieradeltartufo. org On the following day, Sunday 16th October, it is the turn of ‘Il Borgo si rievoca’, another medieval-based festival with songs, street cries, costumes and day-to-day activities straight from the Middle Ages – plus plenty of good things to eat and drink! From the Langa and Roero, there will be a selection of traditional local fare, to be washed down with liberal quantities of the area’s excellent wines. And afterwards – entertainments and dancing with the people of the town, following Alba’s century-long tradition of hospitality and warmth. The Boroughs Remember nale Truffle Baccha al centre Alba’s historic 15th October from 8.30 pm Remember The Boroughs centre al ric Alba’s histo 16th October 10 am – 7 pm Organisation: a cura di Andrea Andrea Viliani Viliani VAL ER I O BERRUTI music musicabydi Alessandro Alessandro Mannarino Mannarino Alba Alba Chiesa Chiesadidi San San Domenico Domenico 1 ottobre 11 novembre, 1st October— — 11th November2011 2011 www.larivoluzioneterrestre.it www.larivoluzioneterrestre.it Thislayear’s Valerio constructed a special Per primaPalio voltaartist, ad Alba unaBerruti, grandehas installazione site-specific installation for Alba’s Fair, legato a huge visceralmente mobile series of frescoes di Valerio Berruti, artista al suo territorio personal, intimate, relationship artist eexpressing capace dithe rivelare con laalmost sua opera un punto di vistathe universale. has grande with his ciclo homeditown. In thisinwork, the spectator interactsintewith a Nel affreschi movimento lo spettatore vision ofcon the una moving world interpreted in the light not onlyintesa of the ragisce raffigurazione della rivoluzione terrestre physical movement earth performs around the ma sun,che butdiventa also come il moto che lathe terra compie attorno al sole via spiritual,spirituale, moral andpacifica ethicalerevolutions that a series children rivoluzione morale, compiuta sullaofterra dai – the work’s heroes – dei experience. installation, together bambini protagonisti dipinti. LeThe musiche originali dell’opera themostra complete artdishow, are accompanied originaldel music ewith della sono Alessandro Mannarino,byfinalista premio composed the occasion Tenco e delforpremio Mogol.by Alessandro Mannarino, finalist in the prestigious Premio Tenco and Premio Mogol prizes. Finissage venerdì Friday 1111thnovembre November finissage with concerto a concert di featuring Alessandro Mannarino con Alessandro Mannarino L A RIVOLUZIONE TERRESTRE – 29 – Città di Alba Cavour’s Lang Culture & exhi bitions a The exhibition ‘Le Langhe di Camillo Cavour’ is distributed throughout the eleven rooms of Alba’s exhibition rooms in Piazza Medford and offers the visitor a fascinating panorama of the Langa hill region during the period spanning the 18th and 19th centuries. This intriguing historical era included the last years of the Savoy feudal reign, the Napoleonic wars, Alba’s brief period as a republic during 1796, the years of the French Empire and the Restoration, and, finally, the epoch of King Carlo Alberto and Cavour himself. The historical context is juxtaposed with the area’s agricultural and urban development as illustrated by original maps, paintings and drawings and contrasted with the way the Langa appear today. The transformation of society and its mores is well illustrated via the use of period portraits, photos and ‘ex voto’ votive offerings. Cavour’s relationship with the Langa, his home region, is accurately explained, including how the first Prime Minister of Italy’s family came to possess Grinzane, his work as Mayor of that village as a young man and his famous agricultural endeavours. A final part of the exhibition illustrates places in the Langa where events occurred during the Risorgimento, illustrated by portraits and thumb-nail sketches of the lives of heroes of that turbulent and formative period in Italian history. With support from the Presidency of the Cabinet of Ministers Palazzo Mostre e Congressi “Giacomo Mor ra” Exhibition Hall Piazza Medfo rd, 1 – Alba From 18th June to 13th Novem be Monday 10am – 1pm Tuesday-Friday : 3pm – 7pm Saturday, Sund ay and Holid ays: 10am – 7pm Access and se rvices for the disabl ed available r 2011 Schools: from Monday to Fr iday (morning and afternoon ). Booking is required. Entrance is fre e For informatio n and bookin gs: Ente Turismo Al ba Bra Langhe Roero Piazza Risorg imento, 2 Alba Tel. 0173 35 833 - Fax 01 73 363878 info@langhero ero.it Ente Fiera Inte rnaz del Tartufo Bian ionale co d’Alba Piazza Medfo rd, 3 Alba Tel. 0173 36 1051 - Fax 01 73 223022 info@fieradelta rtufo.org – 30 – Culture & exhi – 31 – Culture & exhi bitions der t. Laven n e c S f o is r The ColoEnuzo Massa and Erboristeria Sartor Images by Female O rnamentatio in Alba and th n e Cuneo Regio n in Prehistori c Times The images by Enzo Massa illustrating the beauty of lavender can be admired together with historical botanical illustrations and a collection of lavender products, including lesser known items. An exhibition featuring jewelry found during excavation of local prehistoric sites can be admired in Alba’s ‘Federico Eusebio’ Museum of Archeology and Natural Sciences. Open until Dece mber. Info: Museo civ ico archeologico e di scienze na Via Vittorio Em turali “Federico anuele 19, Alba Eusebio” Tel 0173 2924 73-475 rd October th From 8 to 23 i, 1 e at Via Mazzin Exhibition spac th October 2011 8 y da tur Inauguration: Sa les d Truffhe Erodsen atren d asures...uneart Hid Eros and Truffles will soon be showing in Mango‘s Busca castle. The show, organised by Giordano Berti and the ArtStudioLetizia promises to be rich in surprises, with interesting juxtaposition of works of modern art and historical documentation, including a collection of 18th century etchings. The exhibition’s inspiration is subtly erotic with constant reference to the truffle’s supposed aphrodisiac properties – as emphasised by a series of historical truffle-based recipes that accompany the visitor throughout the show. th mber – free entry r to 18 Nove th go From 8 Octobe Moscato” – Man l de ine oll le “C leramica.com aa Enoteca Regiona mi de ca ac 91, www. Info: 0141.892 FootprintorBy all by Erica St Who really has any idea about how we should treat our planet? The Footprint Ball installation was designed to try to come to terms with this question. This work, that aims to create a two-way dialogue with the town’s population, is composed of a steel sphere and an interactive totem pole where citizens can answer a test on ecological matters. When you have finished your test, Footprint Ball will utilise a system of lights and software to change colour according to the environmental impact you have indicated in your aldi th October Piazza Garib th answers. From 7 to 30 bitions llation Instaa o rgherita Maur by M The artist’s characteristic approach is both confirmed and modified in this new installation on display in Alba. Every aspect of the work – the form, materials and colour – possesses an arcane symbolism, modulated through the centuries, a shared experience that is able to create a new and original artisth mber r to 13 Nove th From 8 Octobe tic metaphor. The artist has entitled her work o llin rse Piazzetta Bo ‘VIAGGIO’ (journey) to be understood in its double meaning of a journey in space or time, a dynamic relationship with others and the constant search for significance. The work was presented for the first time in the Venice Lido in September 2010 during the International Exposition ‘OPEN 13’, a show that is linked to the Venice Festival of the Cinema. nga arolo Lrta B d n a a ts is lb The A by Russian and Italian A Hills A Plein-air show of pastel sketches to accompany the White Truffle Fair. Fourteen Russian and Italian artists will draw landscapes from life in the fourteen village territories where the King of Wines – Barolo – is produced. From 15th to 30th September the artists can be observed while they draw, intent on producing works in the delicate medium of the soft pastel crayon. Organised by the ‘Giuseppe Morino’ Cultural From 15th to 30th Association. September Info: Associazio ne d’Arte e cultu ra “Giuseppe M Tel 0172. 715. orino” 888 – 32 – Culture & exhi – 33 – bitions erary it L io l g o n The Fe Marathon Featuring a reading of Fenoglio’s novel ‘The Ambush’ The Fenoglio literary marathon will take place on 23rd September from 6 pm onwards into the night. There will be a mixed group of readers, including fans of Fenoglio from the general public and famous literary figures. Last year’s Fenoglio Marathon, featuring the novel ‘Una Questione Privata’ (A Private Question) proved so popular that Alba’s Town Theatre was invited to host a second edition this autumn, featuring the novel ‘L’imboscata’ (The Ambush), which Fenoglio began in 1959, a lesserknown work than last year’s book yet undoubtedly just as fascinating. In this novel, the relationship between Johnny, the “sentimental snob” and Milton with his “complicated, unfortunate literary love” is explored. The reading, together with three discussion sessions based around the theme of the Langa and its links with literature, will be chaired by Giovanni Zucconi. Last year’s Marathon included readings by Lella Costa, Giorgio Conte, Gad Lerner, Carlin Petrini, Gianni Farinetti and Gianmaria Testa. This year’s new guests will include: Daria Bignardi, Cristiano Godano, Guido Harari, Luca Occelli, Gisella Bein and Beppe Rosso. As last year, the Marathon will be opened and concluded by the writer’s daughter, Margherita Fenoglio. In co-operation with: y Marathon Fenoglio Literar “G. Busca” le cia Teatro So 11 20 from 6 pm 23rd September Entrance is free Culture & exhi Walking bitions with Fenog lio The Fenoglio Walks are a series of literary itineraries dedicated to the writer Beppe Fenoglio and represent an excellent way to get to know, at first hand, the special atmosphere of the Langa places that Fenoglio so accurately instilled into his works. The Walks are of varying lengths and difficulty, the most arduous being those across the Langa hilltops and the shortest and simplest set within or around villages. Programme: Sunday 4 th Se ptember: Treiso - The Seven Br others Rocche Sunday 11th Se hills ptember: Torre Bormida – Crav anzana – The Sunday 18th Se Ha zel Nut Ring ptember: San Benedetto Belbo – The Cadilù Rin Friday 23rd Se g ptember : Alba – Preview of the Literar y Marath Sunday 25th Se on ptember: S. Bo vo di Castino – Pavaglione – Th Sunday 2nd O e Places of ‘The ctober : Castino Malora’ – The Lodola Ring Sunday 9 th O ctober : Alba – Tracing Fulvi a’s Footsteps Sunday 16 th O ctober: Barbar esco – Neive The Barbaresco Sunday 23rd Hills October: Baro lo – Monforte – Th e Ba ro lo Sunday 30 th O Hills ctober: Maglia no Alfieri – Ca stellinaldo – Th e Arneis Hills Participants in the walks will need to bring is strongly ad a light pic-nic vised: call 33 lunch. Bookin 3.4663388 or g alte.cn.it The contact the we cost of each wa bsite www.terre lk is 7 Euro, ex September wh cept the Alba ich is free of walk on 23rd charge. Terre Alte Associazione culturale – 34 – Culture & exhi – 35 – bitions 11 I 2O COLLISION “Collisioni“ ck the ro ed iti on in the Theatre ORI OLO DEI LETT n with IL CIRC In co-operatio ay 5 Wednesd I ALLEVI Città di Alba Octo e d pianist whos li) GIOVANN tional fame an ribelle (Rizzo apUn classico modern composer of interna of copies world-wide, will t i, ou ds Giovanni Allev sold hundreds of thousan will talk with the public ab ve es four records ha i’ for the very first time. He Classical Rebel) which featur on his pear in ‘Collisi book ‘Un Classico Ribelle’ (A l philosophical approach, sic, his persona rtune and the richness of the his forthcoming the power of mu d fo his thoughts on craft, the whims of fame an his to n tio ca di de nality. individual perso th ober – 9 pm y 13 Oct ThursdaEV ENING Marasco. SALGARI a and Roberto Giovanna Vigolongo. Gianni Bissac André. A project by and Maurizo Ferraris, and guest Carole e famous and With Gabriele ichele Di Mauro. Special ari, th lg Sa of h me M at Readings by ar y of the de ari evening will recreate so ri ks the centen This year mar list from Verona. The Salg h music and words. ‘Salga e ve ug th much-loved no d fantasy of his world thro Mauro and the voices of an Di ele ich M of the magic by interpreted returns’ will be l guests. ia evening’s spec ber – 9 pm th y 27 ThursdaST ORY Octo d’ ‘The Betrothe rto Tarasco SAVE THE e tta reads from be Licia Maglie Eco version. Directed by Ro Maglietta whose films ‘Pane a ia the Umberto lectic Neapolitan actress Lic Soldini, have delighted cinem of ec In this reading, gata e la Tempesta’ by Silvio stakeable voice to a classic mi Tulipani’ and ‘A beautifully musical and un o. r Umberto Ec goers, lends he re-written and interpreted by Italian literature, th November – 9 pm lian tour. LLISIONI’ MondayLV7 EDA AT ‘CO uanda) - First date of the Ita LUIS SEPÚ (G d Su a ie dal novelists with Ultime notiz Daniel Mordzinski. contemporary unInter viewed by e of Latin America’s major cent history of his home co g on re rin Sepùlveda is y events in the d in prison du taparallels man imprisonment and torture presen re y bl life story that ea life ak to ist is unm t ndemned narrative voice e Little Seagull and the Ca try, Chile. Co ctatorship, his ‘ Th ies’ will be or St the Pinochet di ent. Sepùlveda, author of ve Lo ad in who Re nal tive of his cont to Fly’ and ‘The Old Man m the South’, a travel jour m News fro t tes who Taught hi ‘La l, i. ve sk ordzin new no presenting his the photographer Daniel M with photos by “G. Busca” Teatro Sociale .35.189 73 01 l Te llisioni.it co w. alba.cn.it ww www.comune. d Thursday 2 th 9 nd October – 6 pm RONA Sundaywi2 th MAURO CO ondadori) tana (M A meeting lla donna er es. A true moun La ballata deilio Targia auro Corona liv be Interview by Em untain village in which M loped in the silence of his g mo ve Erto is the little difficult to get to know, en come one of Italy’s best-sellin in y, tain type – sh places – Corona has yet be e climbing mountains, both s hi loved mountain ds much of the rest of his timviewed by Emilio Targia on m en authors. He sp . Here, Corona will be inter e Dance of the Woman fro (Th ad Italy and abro ballata della donna ertana’ lage. vil latest novel, ‘La to all the women from the Erto), dedicated ber – 9 pm th “Collisioni“... a n Culture & exhi bitions Other Events September Sala Beppe Fe – 9 pm noglio LUCA MERCA LLI: Prepar iamoci (Chiar Author Luca Pe elettere) rcalli will talk to Roberto Cava with a sub-title llo about his ne that aptly expla w book ‘Prepar ins the book’s fewer resource iamoci’ message: ‘How s, dwindling to live in a wo energy, a lac happiness.’ Th rld with k of abundanc is brilliant wo e…and mayb rk of scientific nature of the e greater journalism on earth’s resource the theme of s and what we reading for all the finite . should know about it, is es sential Sunday 9th October – 9 Sala Beppe Fe pm noglio PIETRANGEL O BUTTAFU OCO: Il Lu Journalist and po e la Luna writer Pietrang (Bompiani) elo Buttafuoco mixes Sicilian will present hi folk tales with s new novel his own refined which literary style. Sunday 20th November Chiesa di San – 9 pm Domenico In co-operatio n with Premio Art Brut. VAURO SEN ESI: Il Resp iro del Cane A man goes (Piemme) into hospital for a routine repeatedly, bu op, “nothing t to his surpris serious” he tel e he is overwh while he waits ls himself elmed by the to be called… poignancy of memories Letture Corsar e Friday 9th S eptember • 6.30 pm, Pia zzetta Chiodi A meeting [Oche, Coconi with Lorena Ca no Press / Fand nottiere an • 9 pm, Piazz etta Chiodi An go] Presented by Katia Ve rsio evening on a su on Luciano Bianc bject (so we’ve iardi 1861-1922 called it) -19 mentary’ Bian ciardi!’ by Mas 71-2011 Projection of the docusimo Coppola [ISBN Edizioni ] Sa Città di Alba turday 10th September • 4.30 pm, Bi blioteca civica A meeting [Little Darwin, with Mara with Alessand Dompé ro Bl by Elena Ruell a – Original illu engino, Codice] Presented strations by M show in the lib ara Dompè ar rary “G. Ferre e on ro” • 6 pm, Piazze tta Chiodi A m [Niente da ca eeting with Lu pire, Perdisa igi Bernardi Pop] Presen • 9 pm, Piazze ted by Lori Se tta Chiodi A rra meeting with and Robert Roberto Ro a Mani [Ava ssi mposto, Marsil Valentino Foti io] Presented – Projection of by the documenta ry ‘Avamposto ’. Sunday 11th September • 6 pm, Piazz etta Chio di A meetin Gangemi [La g with Mimm signora di Ell o is Island, Eina Presented by udi] Valentino Foti • 9 pm, Piazz etta Chiodi A meeting with Tambone an d Gian Rugg Nicolò ero Manzoni [Taliani, Alba tros] Entrance is fre e. In the case of rain: Sala Beppe Fe noglio (Via V. Emanue le, 19) For information: Associazione Na rralba tel. 0173 3639 44 www.letturecor sare.it – 37 – Music and the Music & sport Fair The White Truffle Fair has always promoted a full agenda of exciting musical events to complete evenings dedicated to excellent food and wine and this year is no exception. Here is a format designed to enthuse both visitors and citizens of Alba alike. Saturday 1st O ct 9 pm – Tempi ober o di Sa Alessandro Ma nnarino n Paolo Organ concer t: Gail Archer Friday 7th Oct ober 9 pm – Teatro Sociale “G. Bu sca” Fair Inaugura l Concert : Ch oruses and A ‘L. Rocca’ Cho irs from the Ri ir sorgimento Rosanna Roag na: soprano; M ar co Lasagna: cl Valter Protto: pi arinet ano; Conductor Giuseppe Allion e Tuesday 25th October 9 pm – Tempi o di San Paolo Organ concer t: Joseph Milt schitzky Friday 28th O ctob 100 95 75 25 5 0 er 8 pm – Cattedr ale di San Lore nzo Guided tour of Alba’s cathed ral 9 pm – Gospe l concert with the Anno Dom ini Gospel Cho Friday 11th N ir ovember 9 pm – Chiesa di San Domen ico ‘Finissage’ ar t show by Vale rio Berruti Concert with Alessandro M annarino Fr th iday 18 Novem ber 8 pm – Chiesa di San Domen ico Guided tour of the church 9 pm – Gospe l concert with the In controte mpo Choir 17th – 23rd – th 25 Novembe 8.30 pm – Chi r and 1st Decem esa di San Dom ber enico 7th Meeting of Choirs from th e Langa and Roero Saturday 26th November 9 pm – Tempi o di San Paolo Concert featur ing the Rugger o Maghini Ch Claudio Chiava oir of Turin co zza with Marce nducted by llo Lauritano on the organ. – 38 – Music & sport air F e h t d n a Sport E TRUFFLE GOLF AND TH f Club Cherasco Gol ctober September/O LE TORRI’ RACE ORRI SOTTO ‘C E TH ntre F O N th s historical ce 4 EDITIO through Alba’ n ru e iv tit pe Non-com th am September, 10 Sunday 18 DI ALBA’ E CUP ‘CITTA’ 5th PETANQU ermet 45 am Sferisterio M th September, from 8. 25 ay Sund TION CCE COMPETI UFFLE FAIR BO TR L A N IO AT 25th INTERN naglia’ ‘Umberto Gra 1st Memorial Albese 2nd October Bocciodromsto ober – Sunday ct O 1 ay rd Satu to 11pm From 2.30 pm STUME HISTORICAL CO PANTALERA IN imento Piazza Risorgnd pm October, 3.30 Saturday 22 IS’ ‘B. DESTEFAN OF THE FLAG 10th FESTIVAL scarmona’ Memorial ‘F. Pe stival Flagwaving Fe im rg ento Piazza Risord October, 3 pm Sunday 23 of Alba and White Truffle nd 2 Barbaresco Eco-Marathon aresco region ges of the Barb Alba and villa imento Piazza Risorg th November, 9 am 6 Sunday ngolosport.it Info: www.tria – 39 – Elegant Vintag Culture & exhi e bitions Car Competition The Grifo Group of Montecarlo presents Alba’s very first competition for the most elegant vintage or luxury car. During the three days of the competition, cars will be on show in Alba’s central Piazza Savona where they will be judged by a jury picked from members of the international car racing world. On Saturday afternoon, a vintage car parade will be held from Alba’s main street, Via Vittorio Emanuele to Piazza Risorgimento. Here, the event’s main sponsors will await all-comers with a scintillating show of high fashion, jewelry and other promotional initiatives. Prize giving will take place on Sunday morning, in the Castle of Grinzane Cavour and the competi1st Elegant Vi ntage and tion will close during the afternoon. Luxury Car Co mpetition 16th and 17th September Piazza Savona /Risorgimento 10 am - 6.30 pm 18th Septembe r Castello di Grin zane Cavour la Bela Trifolera Beauty Pageant Alba’s historical beauty show has been running for half a century. It began as a part of the parade of floats from the Langa and Roero countryside that was held during the first editions of the Truffle Fair. It was a unique event in post-war Italy, attracting a huge following to Alba and its Fair and is still extremely popular today. The Pageant is open only to local beauties, with their ‘heart in the right place’, who reflect the genuine and sincere loveliness of the land where they were born and raised. Bela Trifolera Piazza Savona r 17th Septembe 9.30 pm – 40 – 10-11/9 – MONTÀ 1/10 – MONFORTE D’ALBA Historical re-enactment of the trial of the Witch Fiorina and the battles against the French army in 1691. Prize-giving ceremony, 10.30 am at Villa Beccaris. Montà in the 1600s Truffles & events ts n e v E e l b a tt Unforge ero o R & e h g in the Lan www.inroero.com/monta Info: +39.0173.97.50.02 11/9 – CHERASCO Antique and Collector’s Market 600 stands Until 30/10 – LANGHE&ROERO Dal 8/9 al 30/10 – BRA www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 Villages, Villas and Castles Of Piedmont South Piedmont’s loveliest castles open their doors to visitors: consult opening times on the special site. Art Show at Bra’s Palazzo Mathis. 16-19/9 – BRA Open Castles. www.castelliaperti.it Info: +39.389.433.82.22 Ugo Nespolo www.comune.bra.cn.it Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 9-10/9 – S. STEFANO BELBO 2/6 – 9/9 – ROERO An invitation to Cesare Pavese’s birthday Night-time walks accompanied by the stories of Stefano Benni, theatre pieces, star gazing and literature by moonlight. www.fondazionecesarepavese.it Info: +39.0141.84.37.30 Rocche Hills Nocturnal Walks Notturno Bike! Mountain bike excursions with a guide and breaks for entertainment. www.ecomuseodellerocche.it Info: +39.0173.97.61.81 3-4/9 – DIANO D’ALBA Wine Harvest Festival In Diano d’Alba villages’s historical centre there will be music and tasting of delicious local dishes and produce from the Langa. www.diano.it Info: +39.0173.69.385 3-11/9 – DOGLIANI Dogliani Wine Festival A traditional fair which includes the election of Miss Dolcetto, a wonderful street market, musical evenings, dinners, trips, nocturnal mountain bike rides and art shows. www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Info: +39.0173.70.210 4/9 – LA MORRA Degusta La Morra Wine tasting and the Mangialonga dinner (for bookings: 0173.50.92.04) www.la-morra.it Info: +39.0173.50.03.44 Come and discover the fascinating places described by Pavese in his atmospheric novels – on the author’s birthday! (9th September 1908). 9-12/9 – BARBARESCO Piacere Barbaresco A full immersion in the world of Barbaresco wine, with a huge tasting stand of the DOCG vintages 2006, 2007 and 2008, in the presence of over 50 Barbaresco producers. www.enotecadelbarbaresco.it Info: +39.0173.63.52.51 10/9 – BRA From Street to Street International Festival of street performers with over 150 artists from all over the world www.comune.bra.cn.it Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 10-11/9 – BAROLO Barolo Wine Festival Tasting stands and local delicacies www.barolodibarolo.it Info: +39.0173.56.106 10-11/9 – BERGOLO I Sapori della Pietra Entertainment, music and street market www.bergolo.org Info: 0173.87016 Cheese – the Shape of Milk The world’s biggest cheese and milk products fair organised by the Slow Food organisation with a huge cheese market, tastings and other entertainments. www.cheese.slowfood.it Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 18/9 – SOMMARIVA PERNO Da Ciabot a Ciabot A food and wine walk through vineyards and their scenic little ‘ciabot’ cottages. Info: +39.0172.46.021 17-19/9 – CHERASCO International Snail Culture Festival Traditional scientific meeting of snail gastronomy, dedicated to the ‘Helix’ edible snail. National Festival of the Snail in the Kitchen www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 23-25/9 – MONFORTE Cambi di Stagione International Festival of Chamber Music www.fondazionebottarilattes.it Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 24-25/9 – BRA Da cortile a cortile Entertainments, music, gastronomy and culture for all within Bra’s scenic courtyards. www.comune.bra.cn.it Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 The Bottari Lattes Grinzane Literary Prize www.fondazionebottarilattes.it Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/10 – LA MORRA October in La Morra with Barolo wine. Five days of wine tasting of La Morra’s best sub-zones in the presence of Barolo producers at La Morra Communal Winery. Entry free of charge; booking not required. www.cantinalamorra.com Info: +39.0173.50.92.04 1-23/10 – CASTIGLIONE TINELLA The Countess of Castiglione Photo panels, paintings and costumes dedicated to Virginia Oldoini VerasisAsinari at the Palazzo dei Monferrato. Entrance free of charge. www.comunecastiglionetinella.it Info: +39.0141.855102 - 335.14.34.112 2/10 – BRA On Roman Footsteps Guided tours of the archeological section of the Bra Town Museum, the Borgo del Colosseo area in Pollenzo, the Giardino dell’Agenzia gardens and the ancient Roman city of Bene Vagienna, together with its museum. www.turismoinbra.it Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 2/10 – BRA A Sunday with Arpino Guided tour of Arpino’s places. www.turismoinbra.it Info: +39.0172.430185 3-8/10 – LANGHE&ROERO The Bottari Lattes Grinzane Literary Prize Enrique Vila-Matas, winner of the Bottari Lattes Grinzane Prize, will talk with readers during a series of meetings and lectiones magistrales. www.fondazionebottarilattes.it Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 6-9/10 – CHERASCO 9/10 – CIGLIÉ 23/10 – CHERASCO 12/11 – S. STEFANO BELBO Expo of sustainable and renewable energy sources. Traditional ‘Cisrà’ (chickpea and tripe soup) in Ciglié By Ruote d’Epoca di Cherasco car club Tripe tasting in the lanes of the village. Guided tour of Pavese Places and the town of Canelli to discover the famous ‘underground cathedral’ wine cellars, dating back to the 18th century. The cellars form a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the town for several miles and are where Italy’s spumante ‘champagne’ is aged. Booking required. 30-31/10 – DOGLIANI 13/11 – CHERASCO Eco Futura www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 8-9/10 – SOMANO Sweet Chestnut Festival Info: +39.0173.73.01.01 8-9/10 – NEIVE ‘Neive, Wine and…’ Tastings throughout Neive’s lovely historical centre with its lanes and piazzas, plus musical entertainment. www.neivevinoe.com Info: +39.0173.67.004 From 8/10 to 15/01 – CHERASCO Love and Psyche The quiet landscape of figurative art, both real and transfigured, from the 19th century to the present day. Art show at Cherasco’s Palazzo Salmatoris. Entrance free. www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 9/10 – DOGLIANI Walking Around Dogliani Castello A food and wine walk. www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Info: +39.0173.70.210 15/10 – SANTO STEFANO BELBO An Autumn Walk with Pavese A pleasant stroll through the vineyards of S. Stefano Belbo with visits to places mentioned in Pavese’s novel ‘The Moon and the Bonfires’. Booking required. www.fondazionecesarepavese.it Info: +39.0141.84.37.30 From 15 to 30/10 – Cherasco National Photo Competition Exhibition of work from the competition at the Palazzo Comunale of Cherasco. www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 9/10 – Bra, Fraz. Pollenzo Pollentia Antiquaria Antiques Fair Info: +39.0172.45.82.84 – 0172.43.01.85 Autumn Itineraries Info: +39.0174.60.132 +39.333.24.78.438 15-16/10 – BARBARESCO Barbaresco Weekend A Combined Wedding Two days of Barbaresco tasting matched with Italian gastronomic delicacies. ‘Tour of the Crus’ among the vineyards. www.enotecadelbarbaresco.it Info: +39.0173.63.52.51 16/10 – BOSSOLASCO Castagnata Chestnut Fair Market of local produce, hobbies and the chance to try local roast chestnuts with chickpeas and tripe. Info: +39.348.68.17.531 16/10 – CHERASCO Fair of Antique Toys and Models 150 stands; 10th edition of the showmarket of painting, sculpture and craftsmanship featuring 200 artists. www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 16/10 – DIANO D’ALBA Di Söri in Söri A gastronomic walk among south-facing vineyards (‘sori’) with visits to wineries and tasting sessions. Booking required. www.soridiano.it Info: +39.0173.46.80.22 21-23/10 – BAROLO Cloudhopper Meeting One-man hot-air balloons with take-off and landing in the vineyards. www.barolodibarolo.it Info: +39.0173.56.106 From 1 to 23/10 – CASTIGLIONE T. A Toast at Court Buffet dinner with wine tasting of the new vintage organised by the Bottega del Vino Moscato Wine Shop. Renaissance music and dance in period costume. www.comunecastiglionetinella.it Info: +39.0141.855102 - 335.14.34.112 Alfa Giulia and Lancia Fulvia ‘challenge’ vintage cars www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 30/10 – BAROLO All Tripe! www.barolodibarolo.it Info: +39.0173.56.106 50th Anniversary of the death of Luigi Einaudi International Meeting on Luigi Einaudi and Liberal Thought organised by the Polis Association www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Info: +39.0173.70.210 2/11 – DOGLIANI Cisrà e Fiera dei Santi Dogliani’s historical centre comes alive with over 300 stands and a chance to sample traditional ‘cisrà’ of chickpeas and tripe. www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Info: +39.0173.70.210 7-13/11 – CORTEMILIA International Music Competition Vittoria Caffa Rigetti Prize A competition for young musicians from all over the world. Auditions open to the public. Saturday evening grand final concert with prize-giving. www.comunecortemilia.it Info: +39.0173.81.027 11-13/11 – PAROLDO L’Estate di San Martino Truffle Fair of the High Langa and Ceva Region – Festival of Langa Stone and the ‘Masche’ Witches Re-enactment Witches Dinner by candle-light on Friday evening. Huge ‘bagna caoda’ dinner on Saturday evening followed by an atmospheric night-time walk on the ‘Masche pathways’. The Stone Fair features Langa stone masonry and local produce all day Sunday. Booking required for the Masche. www.comune.paroldo.cn.it Info: 0174 789040 Cesare Pavese and the Underground Cathedrals www.fondazionecesarepavese.it Info: +39.0141.843730 Market of Organic and Natural Produce Featuring 200 stands and the Designer Chocolate Market www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 19-27/11 – VEZZA D’ALBA Regional Truffle Fair and Wines of Vezza d’Alba Truffle auction, market of local delicacies, simulated truffle search, wine tasting, entertainments and shows www.comune.vezzadalba.it Info: +39.0173.65.022 15/01/2012 – CANALE White Truffle of Alba of the Roero Rocche Hills Truffle market, parade of the ‘trifolao’ truffle gatherers and their dogs. www.enotecadelroero.it Info: +39.0173.97.82.28 DAILY TOURS WINES AND TRUFFLES CASTLES AND WINES Every Saturday and Sunday, all year round, day trips by bus are organised from Turin, in Italian and English. Departures from Turin and Alba. 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VHQWLHULYLJQHSDQRUDPLFKHVWUDGHGLFDPSDJQDHRPEUHJJLDWLVHQWLHULWXWWLGD Itineraries that give the chance to actively live this land through local noble wines SHUFRUUHUHDERUGRGLVSRUWLYHPRXQWDLQELNHRGLDJHYROLFLW\ELNH3RVVLELOLWjGL vineyards, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, or, again, to walk through local thick QROHJJLRGLDXWHQWLFKH9HVSH3LDJJLRODPEUHWWHHVFRRWHUSHUHPR]LRQDQWLWRXU woods and Alta Langa wide grasses. GHOGLYHUWLPHQWR3HUFKLGHVLGHUDLQYHFH WUDLQFDQWHYROLSDHVDJJLDOOҋLQVHJQD PXRYHUVLDJHYROPHQWHHGLQDVVROXWDVLFXUH]]DSRVVLELOLWjGLQROHJJLRDXWRH Bike, Vespa scooter car and minibus rental PLQLEXVFRPSOHWLGLRJQLFRPIRUW Langhe and Roero are renowned for the tidy beauty of their vineyards and hills. Numberless choices to discover them by bike – tracks among paths, vineyards, VOLO IN MONGOLFIERA panoramic country roads and shadowed tracks suitable for sporty mountain-bikes 7UDOHQXYROHVRSUDYLJQHWLHERUJKLFDUDWWHULVWLFL'DOVLOHQ]LRGHOFHVWRGLYLPLQL or comfortable city-bikes. Tourists can rent authentic Piaggio Vespa scooters to VHJXHQGROHEUH]]HGHOODJLRUQDWDFRPSDULUDQQROHFROOLQHGHOOH/DQJKHHGHO tour among enchanting sceneries, under the banner of fun. Full optional cars and 5RHURLQWXWWDODORUREHOOH]]D8QҋRFFDVLRQHSHUYHGHUHSDHVDJJLLQGLPHQWLFDELOL minibuses are available for tourists who prefer to move comfortably and safely. HYLYHUHXQҋHVSHULHQ]DYHUDPHQWHXQLFD Flying by Hot Air Balloon TOUR PANORAMICO IN APE CALESSE In 8QSHUFRUVRDERUGRGHOOҋRULJLQDOH´$SH&DOHVVHµFDUDWWHUL]]DWDGDXQEHOOLVVL the sky among clouds over vineyards and characteristic villages. From the siPRWHWWXFFLRFDEULROHWFKHSHUPHWWHGLYLYHUHHGDSSUH]]DUHJOLDIIDVFLQDQWLSDH lence of the wicker basket, along the day breezes, the unique beauty of Langhe VDJJLGHOOHFROOLQHDWWUDYHUVR'LDQRGҊ$OEDH*ULQ]DQH&DYRXUFRQSRVVLELOLWjGL and Roero hills will stand out– a not-to-be-missed occasion to see unforgettable VRVWDDO&DVWHOORGL*ULQ]DQHHYLVLWDDGXQDVWRULFDFDQWLQDGHO%DUROR sceneries and live a unique experience. TOUR GUIDATI IN SEGWAY 2ULJLQDOLSDVVHJJLDWHDERUGRGL6HJZD\DOODVFRSHUWDGHOOD&LWWjGL$OEDFRQL VXRLYLFROLHVWUDGLQHGHOFHQWURULFFRGLVWRULDDUWHHJDVWURQRPLD3RVVLELOLWj GLWRXUDSSHQD IXRULGDOOD FLWWjIUDOHFROOLQHGHLJUDQGLYLQLFRQVRVWHSUHVVR D]LHQGHYLWLYLQLFROHHOXRJKLFDUDWWHULVWLFL For furtherPER information andEbooking service: INFORMAZIONI PRENOTAZIONI: CONSORZIO TURISTICO CONSORZIO TURISTICO LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO CALL CENTER LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO Tel. +39 0173 362562 – Fax 0173 220237 TEL. +39 0173 362562 - FAX +39+39 0173 220237 www.tartufoevino.it – [email protected] www.tartufoevino.it - [email protected] 2011 Sightseeing Tours Barolo Barbaresco Tartufo Tour con minibus e accompagnatore Minibus tour with escort How to Reach Us Motorways A6 Torino-Savona – exit at Marene-Cherasco A21 Torino-Piacenza – exit at Asti Est then take: A33 Asti-Cuneo – exit at Alba Trains www.ferroviedellostato.it Tutti i LUNEDÌ e VENERDÌ Every MONDAYand FRIDAY Barolo Airports Cuneo Levaldigi – 50 Km Torino Caselle – 90 Km Genova – 150 Km Milano Linate – 170 Km Milano Malpensa – 180 Km dal/from 16/9 al/to 14/11 SV I Z Z E R A L E V A L T A A O S D ´ E N M O Torino I A Partenza/Departure h. 14.00 Asti Alessandria Alba I P A C I A N F R Barbaresco BARBARESCO TOUR T Caselle Milano D A R M B L O BAROLO TOUR Partenza/Departure h. 10.30 Malpensa 2000 E Levaldigi Cuneo A R I G U L I Genova Savona TARTUFO TOUR Partenza/Departure h. 17.15 Organizzatore: Tartufo Biglietteria e luogo di partenza Tickets and place of departure Alba, piazza Risorgimento antistante l’Ufficio Turistico in front of the Tourist Office Per informazioni e prenotazioni / For information and booking CALL CENTER CONSORZIO TURISTICO LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO Tel. +39 0173 362562 Text: Valentina Montisci, Barbara Giorio, Isabella Gianicolo, Mauro Carbone, Antonio Degiacomi, Marco Scuderi. Photographic credits: Giulio Morra, Mauro Rosso, Severino Marcato, Enzo Massa, Bruno Murialdo, Beppe Malò, Clic Foto, Foto Carlo, Foto Giaccone, Le Tue Foto di Gallo Mauro, Silvia Muratore, Bullphotos, Marco Molino, Foto Dutto, ATL Langhe&Roero, Dafna Tal per “Focus On Monferrato”, archivio “anViagi”. Graphic layout, page design and translation: Pop-Art Studio – Alba Publisher: Edizioni Estel – Treiso © 2011 Printed by: Stargrafica – San Mauro Torinese (TO) Supplemento al n. 143 di “anViagi, vini, miti e strade del Piemonte”. Aut. del Trib. di Alba n. 5/97 del 6/5/1997. Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe Roero supported by: with the contribution of: Main sponsors: INFORMATIONS: booking service: ENTE FIERA INTERNAZIONALE DEL TARTUFO BIANCO D’ALBA e GIOSTRA DELLE CENTO TORRI Alba (CN) – piazza Medford, 3 Tel +39.0173.36.10.51 Fax +39 0173.22.30.22 www.fieradeltartufo.org [email protected] CONSORZIO TURISTICO LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO Alba (CN) – piazza Risorgimento, 2 Tel +39.0173.36.25.62 Fax +39.0173.22.02.37 www.turismodoc.it [email protected] ENTE TURISMO ALBA BRA LANGHE E ROERO Alba (CN) – piazza Risorgimento, 2 Tel +39.0173.35.833 Fax +39.0173.36.38.78 www.langheroero.it [email protected] UNA FIERA PER TU.TTI: Turismo per Tutti SPORTABILI Alba (CN) – via Armando Diaz, 4/a Tel +39.334.10.77.250 www.sportabili.org © 2011 – tutti i diritti riservati technical sponsors: