Piedmont: Alba, The Home of White Truffles

Piedmont, view of The Hill

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Alba (Cuneo, Piedmont)

Today, I'd like to talk you about one of the most typical typical of Piedmont, known and appreciated all over the world: the White Truffles!!!
 
If you are interested in to understand more, if you like the idea of sinking into a very unique sensory experience, I suggest you do not miss the Fiera del Tartufo, which is organized in Alba every year between October and November.

Fiera del Tartufo @ Alba (Piedmont)

Alba is in the middle of a landscape of hills and lush vineyards and charming divided into two parts by the river Tanaro: Langa and Roero on the right to the left.  


 

Piazza Risorgimento view form S. Lorenzo Cathedral

Alba is the heart of the Langhe. 
The Hills have profiles drawn from the many vineyards that climb up to the top on which are perched villages with their castles and towers.

 Let me point out a visit to the  Cathedral of San Lorenzo , in Piazza Risorgimento: starting  with the Roman style, was built at the end of 400 on the ruins of an earlier Roman building of the first half of the twelfth century.
 

S. Lorenzo Cathedral in Alba (Piedmont)

 In 1486 was launched the second reconstruction, but the most important intervention, however, dates back to 1652, when the cathedral was restored to repair the damage caused by some earthquakes in 1626.

Typical specialties of Alba, in Piedmont

The period between 1868 and 1872 date latest posts including the reconstruction of roofs and vaults of the nave, the rebuilding of the apse, the reorganization of the facade, the opening of the side windows and the replacement of the flooring.

 


This is me @ Fiera del Tartufo (Alba)

After visiting the city, if you are looking forward having your shopping of typical food and wine, you just have to choose: here there are truly unique specialties and I think you must enjoy!


As for me ... I didn't let slip the opportunity to taste the specialties of Alba.... so good!


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Ciao, Carlotta