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Highlights

Fiera del Tartufo bianco di Alba

Fiera del Tartufo bianco di Alba

The king of flavour, the Tuber Magnatum Pico – better known as the Alba (White) Truffle – is calling out to gourmets from all over the world for the 78th International Fair organised in its honour. Opening on October 4th, this is one of the most important engagements on Piemonte’s agenda of fine food and wine.

Sapore d’autunno

Taste of Autumn

A season chock-full of possibilities for “gourmet” tourists permeates Piemonte. In an
exultation of colors, scents, and flavors, autumn will attract and excite everyone with its rich assortment of sagre (celebrations) and fairs dedicated to the best products from the land of Piemonte.




Places

Castello di Costigliole d’Asti

Surrounded by a large park, the castle houses an international cooking school and the annual “asta del Barbera” (“Barbera auction”) which has become a not-to-miss event for fans of quality wine.

Castello di Aglič

This sumptuous home was built, beginning in 1646 following a design by Amedeo di Castellamonte, by Filippo d’Aglie, statesman, literary man, choreographer, and adviser to Madama Reale, on the ruins of an ancient fortress.

Villa Scott

The little manor house, one of the most important examples of Torino Liberty architecture, is linked to the name of Dario Argento who set his film, “Profondo Rosso” (“Deep Red”) here – perhaps his most emotional film and the one with the strongest visual effects.


People

Irene Grandi

Irene Grandi

“Torino is a fascinating place, filled with things to do, artistic and cultural movement…there’s always a show or a concert going on in some piazza. If only Florence was like this…”

Paolo and Vittorio Taviani

"When we arrived at Piazza Castello, immersed in its new light, we said to each other that it was time to set the dolly up here for the camera."

Antonello Venditti

“Torino is a fist of good earth raised to the sky…it’s my second home. I found a special lady here who knows how to reward me with affection. This is why I will never forget the concert I gave at Palasport in 1980”.