.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is actually to be persuaded that youu00e2 $ ve been actually missing out. Florence as well as Rome might be terrific places, but as the chef-owner of Nyc Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra knows, Piedmont is absolutely one of Italyu00e2 $ s cooking dental crown gems (if you like wealthy white wines, fine cheeses, as well as truffles, that is actually). Surrounded through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and also Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. The region is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s best winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe and also Roero were actually assigned a UNESCO World Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and is a leading destination for any critical red wine connoisseur. Its Nebbiolo grape is enhanced right into wealthy Barolos as well as Barbarescos delighted in the world over, while the acid and mineral-rich terroir likewise creates respectable Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Food items motion is actually additionally an excellent place to enjoy the food of regional professionals and remarkable local area produce. Sample the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine hill cheeses, cured porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " considered by many to be the best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti dark chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin noodles, and sincere foods like beef braised in Barolo. Together they provide the exquisite components for an extraordinary gastronomic experience.This dish by Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter dressing) is actually an ode to a comparable development at Il Centro, a bistro in Priocca, Piedmont.Photograph through Paola + MurrayWhile the food and white wine are actually set apart, so as well is the regionu00e2 $ s environment. Piedmont keeps an exquisite noble appeal along with historical castles and also royal residences that dot the yard as well as streetscapes and is especially beautiful in the loss as the leaves turn.The itinerary has actually been actually curated by Michelin-starred cook Stefano Secchi, who resided as well as worked in Piedmont and brings an extensive expertise of the region along with deep-seated hookups with the areau00e2 $ s gourmet chefs, winemakers, as well as producers. This are going to be Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd opportunity hosting a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out adventure in Nov 2023. To learn more about his enthusiasm as well as enthusiasm for top quality active ingredients, enjoy him at work at his famous restaurant, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually lately called among the 10 finest Italian restaurants in the world.HighlightsDelve into the cooking richness of Piedmont with cook Stefano Secchi, that will definitely present you to cooks as well as winemakers he understands personally.Sample the wealthy glass of wines of Piedmont at outstanding vineyards such as Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred bistros including Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Meals at its own finest in the location where it was actually born: eating on charming neighborhood items coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate producer for a tour of the development method, complied with by a tasting.Take a gentle stroll by means of the woods searching for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin with its own exquisite famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as fine cuisine.Pricing as well as DetailsRead on for the complete getaway plan. In the meantime, some key relevant information: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 per vacationer (called for upon scheduling to protect a place) Price: $7,990 (double tenancy) $8,790 (solitary tenancy) Hotels and resort: Turin's 5-star Grand Accommodation SiteaTo book your travel: Go to below or even name 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms as well as conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Invite to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport terminal and transfer to the metropolitan area center.Check right into the hotel, found in the historical facility of Turin.Take a short strolling excursion along the arcaded streets, by means of the wonderful piazze and also past the famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also sophisticated boutiques.Attend a welcome dinner at Magazzino 52, where the gourmet chef takes traditional Piedmontese periodic dishes as well as gives them a modern variation.