.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is actually to become persuaded that youu00e2 $ ve been losing out. Florence as well as Rome may be wonderful places, however as the chef-owner of The big apple Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred dining establishment Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra knows, Piedmont is actually undoubtedly among Italyu00e2 $ s cooking dental crown gems (if you like wealthy red wines, fine cheeses, as well as truffles, that is actually). Neighbored by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and Liguria to the south, Piedmont remains in the foothills of the . The location is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s best winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe as well as Roero were assigned a UNESCO World Ancestry Siteu00e2 $ " as well as is a leading place for any sort of discriminating a glass of wine lover. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually completely transformed into rich Barolos and Barbarescos took pleasure in all over the world, while the acidic and also mineral-rich terroir also generates valued Gavi and Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Food movement is additionally a great location to appreciate the meals of local area artisans and impressive local area produce. Test the white truffles of Alba, Alpine hill cheeses, healed porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " considered by lots of to be the very best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti delicious chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin noodles, and passionate foods like beef braised in Barolo. With each other they provide the beautiful substances for a memorable gastronomic experience.This dish through Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter sauce) is actually a lyric to a comparable production at Il Centro, a restaurant in Priocca, Piedmont.Photograph by Paola + MurrayWhile the food items and red wine are actually differentiated, therefore too is actually the regionu00e2 $ s environment. Piedmont preserves a stylish remarkable beauty with famous fortress as well as palaces that dot the yard and streetscapes and also is actually specifically picturesque in the fall as the leaves turn.The itinerary has actually been curated by Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, that lived and functioned in Piedmont as well as brings a considerable understanding of the location and also deep relationships with the areau00e2 $ s chefs, wine makers, and also manufacturers. This will definitely be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second time organizing a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out knowledge in November 2023. To find out more regarding his passion and also excitement for top quality ingredients, enjoy him at work at his recognized restaurant, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was lately called one of the 10 finest Italian bistros in the world.HighlightsDelve right into the cooking richness of Piedmont along with chef Stefano Secchi, who will present you to cooks and also winemakers he understands personally.Sample the rich glass of wines of Piedmont at unparalleled wineries like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred dining establishments consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food items at its finest in the region where it was birthed: dining on beautiful regional products from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a chocolate manufacturer for a trip of the production method, followed by a tasting.Take a delicate wander via the forest in search of truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin with its own sophisticated famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also alright cuisine.Pricing and DetailsRead on for the total vacation travel plan. Meanwhile, some essential info: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 per visitor (called for upon making a reservation for to safeguard a spot) Rate: $7,990 (dual settlement) $8,790 (single occupation) Lodging: Turin's 5-star Grand Hotels and resort SiteaTo manual your travel: Check out listed here or call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and conditionsItineraryDay 1 (October 18): Accept to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport and move to the city center.Check right into the lodging, positioned in the historical center of Turin.Take a short strolling trip along the arcaded roads, via the wonderful piazze and past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and classy boutiques.Attend an invited dinner at Magazzino 52, where the gourmet chef takes traditional Piedmontese seasonal recipes and also provides a modern variation.