The white gold from the earth. It’s that time again, when autumn shows its most beautiful colors, the truffle season begins in the north of Italy, in Piedmont. From mid-October until December, foodies can enjoy the famous white truffle, also known as the white gold of Piedmont.
The famous truffle market in Alba is probably the best known in the world. The “Fiera del Tartufo di Alba” truffle fair takes place every weekend between October and December in the center of Alba. This is why white truffles are often called “alba truffles”.
The white gold from the earth
Just a little grated white truffle turns a pasta or risotto into a culinary delight!
A fine truffle dish also needs a fine drop of wine. Wine lovers can taste a few bottles of this in Piedmont. It is a pleasure to drive from winery to winery, past beautiful landscapes, the hills of Barbaresco, the wine landscape of the Langhe. Or past the medieval castle in Grinzane Cavour, the Montferrato hill, both of which are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The castle is the landmark of the Langhe region and is known for its exclusive annual “World Alba White Truffle Charity Auction”. The price per kilo of white truffles fluctuates from year to year and, depending on the harvest, a kilogram of truffles can quickly reach between 2,000 and 3,000 euros. So you can understand that pasta with grated white truffle is a real delicacy.
The most famous wine-growing regions include Langhe, Roero and Monferrato. The famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines go out into the world from these wine-growing regions.
For those who prefer something sparkling to wine, visit the area around the town of Asti. The famous sparkling Spumante, which has a sweet note, comes from Asti. In the region around Asti, you can taste wonderful varieties of sparkling wine in the underground cellars.
Boutique Hotel Relais Le Marne “Rest your Soul” – a place where you can unwind.
Boutique Hotel Relais Le Marne – lemarnerelais.it/en
Opened in March 2023, the boutique hotel combines culinary, art and sports activity. Relais Le Marne is located between Alba and Asti, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape. The Mura Mura winery is located in the same area, where you can taste the fine wines at a wine tasting.
In fact, it is one of the world’s hotels that provides the largest fitness area per guest. In addition to a well-equipped fitness room, the wellness facilities include a sauna, jacuzzi, cold tub and massage room. The highlight of the large sports and wellness area is the 25-meter indoor pool, which is open all year round.
From the pool you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding vineyards.
Each of the 14 designed rooms is unique – inspired and designed by Italian artists, each room has its own story.
The hotel’s own gourmet restaurant “Radici” serves traditional Piedmontese dishes. Relais Le Marne is open from February to December.
