.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is actually to be enticed that youu00e2 $ ve been losing out. Florence and Rome may be actually terrific places, but as the chef-owner of The big apple Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred dining establishment Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra understands, Piedmont is absolutely one of Italyu00e2 $ s culinary crown jewels (if you like rich wines, fine cheeses, and truffles, that is actually). Surrounded through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and also Liguria to the south, Piedmont resides in the foothills of the Alps. The region is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s finest winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe and Roero were assigned a UNESCO Globe Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and also is actually a leading place for any discriminating red wine buff. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually completely transformed into abundant Barolos as well as Barbarescos took pleasure in the world over, while the acid as well as mineral-rich terroir additionally makes valued Gavi and Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Food motion is actually additionally an awesome location to take pleasure in the food of neighborhood professionals and exquisite nearby produce. Try out the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain cheeses, remedied meats, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " looked at through a lot of to become the very best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin pasta, and passionate dishes like beef braised in Barolo. Together they offer the elegant ingredients for a memorable gastronomic experience.This food through Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter dressing) is a lyric to a similar creation at Il Centro, a dining establishment in Priocca, Piedmont.Photo through Paola + MurrayWhile the meals and white wine are actually distinguished, so as well is the regionu00e2 $ s ambience. Piedmont keeps a sophisticated noble charm with historical castles and royal residences that dot the yard and also streetscapes and is actually especially stunning in the loss as the fallen leaves turn.The travel plan has actually been actually curated through Michelin-starred cook Stefano Secchi, that lived as well as functioned in Piedmont and carries a considerable knowledge of the location along with deep-seated links with the areau00e2 $ s gourmet chefs, wine makers, as well as producers. This will certainly be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second opportunity organizing a Culinary Vacation to Piedmont after a sold-out experience in November 2023. To find out more about his interest and also excitement for quality components, watch him at work at his well known bistro, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was just recently called among the 10 greatest Italian restaurants in the world.HighlightsDelve right into the culinary richness of Piedmont with gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who will present you to gourmet chefs and also winemakers he understands personally.Sample the abundant glass of wines of Piedmont at first-rate wineries like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred bistros consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food items at its finest in the region where it was actually birthed: dining on splendid nearby items coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate producer for a trip of the development process, adhered to through a tasting.Take a gentle walk with the forest searching for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded metropolitan area of Turin along with its elegant historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and alright cuisine.Pricing and also DetailsRead on for the complete trip plan. For the time being, some key details: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $thousand per tourist (needed upon reserving to secure a spot) Price: $7,990 (double settlement) $8,790 (solitary occupation) Resort: Turin's 5-star Grand Resort SiteaTo book your trip: Browse through below or name 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Accept to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport terminal as well as transactions to the metropolitan area center.Check into the hotel, situated in the historical center of Turin.Take a quick strolling excursion along the arcaded roads, by means of the lovely piazze and past the historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and elegant boutiques.Attend a welcome supper at Magazzino 52, where the chef takes normal Piedmontese seasonal foods and provides a contemporary variation.