The northern Italian region of Piedmont has a lot to offer – in particular from a culinary point of view: Whether rice fields in the Po Valley, the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato or white truffles in Alba. Piedmont, home of the Slow Food movement, leaves no culinary wishes unfulfilled!

Our journey through culinary Piedmont starts with a visit to a historic organic rice farm where rice has been grown since the 14th century. Today, the area in Northern Piedmont is considered the largest rice-growing area in Europe. The journey continues to the capital of Piedmont – Turin – where we immerse ourselves in the diversity of the city during a culinary walk. A so called “menù di famiglia” with locals will introduce us to typical Piedmontese dishes and tell us the secrets about their preparation.

What is more, the region of Piedmont is also well known for its excellent cheese. Therefore, a visit to a cheese dairy and cheese tasting is a must. During a wine tasting in Castagnole Monferrato we will dive into the tradition of local wine making and taste typical Piedmontese wines with their excellent flavor and quality. What must not be missed on a culinary journey through Piedmont is truffles! Therefore, we visit the famous truffle fair In Alba – city of the white truffle.

Relaxing stays in a hotel in the historic centre of Turin and a cosy agriturismo in the Asti area complete the gourmet tour. What is more, the tour is offered in the comfort of a small travel group with private transport all along the route.