.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize concerning Piedmont is to become convinced that youu00e2 $ ve been missing out. Florence and also Rome might be actually terrific places, yet as the chef-owner of Nyc Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra recognizes, Piedmont is actually absolutely one of Italyu00e2 $ s cooking crown gems (if you really like wealthy glass of wines, alright cheeses, as well as truffles, that is). Surrounded by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and also Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. The area is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s ideal winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe as well as Roero were actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and also is a top place for any kind of critical white wine fanatic. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually changed in to abundant Barolos and also Barbarescos enjoyed the world over, while the acid and mineral-rich terroir also generates excellent Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Food items activity is actually additionally a great area to take pleasure in the meals of nearby artisans as well as flawless local area produce. Experience the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain range cheeses, healed meats, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " thought about through several to become the best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti delicious chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin noodles, and also passionate foods like beef braised in Barolo. With each other they give the elegant substances for a remarkable gastronomic experience.This recipe by Gourmet chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter dressing) is an ode to a comparable development at Il Centro, a bistro in Priocca, Piedmont.Picture by Paola + MurrayWhile the meals and red or white wine are actually distinguished, therefore as well is actually the regionu00e2 $ s environment. Piedmont keeps an elegant remarkable attraction along with famous palaces as well as royal residences that populate the garden and streetscapes and also is actually particularly stunning in the loss as the leaves turn.The itinerary has been curated by Michelin-starred chef Stefano Secchi, who stayed and also functioned in Piedmont as well as carries an extensive know-how of the location along with deep-seated relationships along with the areau00e2 $ s gourmet chefs, wine makers, and also producers. This will certainly be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second time organizing a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out knowledge in November 2023. To find out more about his interest and enthusiasm for top quality ingredients, see him in action at his renowned bistro, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually just recently called some of the 10 finest Italian restaurants in the world.HighlightsDelve in to the culinary splendor of Piedmont along with chef Stefano Secchi, who will introduce you to cooks as well as winemakers he understands personally.Sample the wealthy wines of Piedmont at outstanding vineyards like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at several Michelin-starred restaurants featuring Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Meals at its own finest in the area where it was actually born: dining on splendid local area items from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate developer for an excursion of the development procedure, observed by a tasting.Take a delicate wander via the rainforest in search of truffles.Enjoy the arcaded metropolitan area of Turin along with its stylish historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also great cuisine.Pricing as well as DetailsRead on for the complete trip itinerary. Meanwhile, some vital information: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $thousand every vacationer (needed upon making a reservation for to safeguard a place) Price: $7,990 (double occupancy) $8,790 (single occupancy) Accommodation: Turin's 5-star Grand Hotel SiteaTo manual your trip: Visit listed here or name 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Welcome to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport and also move to the metropolitan area center.Check into the accommodation, found in the famous facility of Turin.Take a quick walking scenic tour along the arcaded roads, by means of the lovely piazze and past the famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as sophisticated boutiques.Attend an appreciated supper at Magazzino 52, where the gourmet chef takes regular Piedmontese seasonal dishes and also provides a modern twist.