.To hear Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is to become persuaded that youu00e2 $ ve been losing out. Florence and Rome may be actually wonderful locations, yet as the chef-owner of New York Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra recognizes, Piedmont is absolutely among Italyu00e2 $ s cooking crown gems (if you adore abundant glass of wines, fine cheeses, as well as truffles, that is). Neighbored by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. The region is home to Italyu00e2 $ s ideal winesu00e2 $ " the vineyards of the Langhe and also Roero were assigned a UNESCO World Culture Siteu00e2 $ " as well as is a leading place for any critical red or white wine connoisseur. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually changed in to rich Barolos as well as Barbarescos enjoyed the world over, while the acid and also mineral-rich terroir likewise produces enviable Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Meals action is additionally a wonderful location to delight in the food items of local area craftsmens and also exquisite local area fruit and vegetables. Taste the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain range cheeses, remedied meats, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " considered by several to be the most effective in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin spaghetti, and also hearty recipes like meat braised in Barolo. With each other they supply the charming elements for an extraordinary gastronomic experience.This meal by Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter sauce) is actually an ode to a similar creation at Il Centro, a restaurant in Priocca, Piedmont.Photograph by Paola + MurrayWhile the food items and also white wine are actually identified, therefore too is the regionu00e2 $ s environment. Piedmont maintains a stylish noble appeal with historical fortress and palaces that dot the landscape and also streetscapes and also is especially attractive in the autumn as the fallen leaves turn.The itinerary has been actually curated by Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, that resided as well as worked in Piedmont and also delivers a substantial expertise of the region as well as deeper links along with the areau00e2 $ s gourmet chefs, wine makers, as well as developers. This are going to be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd opportunity organizing a Culinary Getaway to Piedmont after a sold-out adventure in November 2023. To learn more about his passion as well as interest for premium substances, watch him in action at his celebrated bistro, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually recently called among the 10 finest Italian restaurants in the world.HighlightsDelve right into the culinary grandeur of Piedmont along with chef Stefano Secchi, who will certainly introduce you to chefs and wine makers he understands personally.Sample the abundant glass of wines of Piedmont at world-class vineyards including Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at a number of Michelin-starred restaurants including Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food at its own finest in the area where it was actually born: eating on elegant neighborhood items coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate producer for an excursion of the development procedure, adhered to by a tasting.Take a mild wander with the forest looking for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin with its own sophisticated historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and alright cuisine.Pricing and also DetailsRead on for the full getaway plan. For the time being, some vital information: Dates: October 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 every tourist (needed upon reserving to secure a spot) Price: $7,990 (double occupation) $8,790 (solitary tenancy) Lodging: Turin's 5-star Grand Lodging SiteaTo publication your trip: See below or even call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and conditionsItineraryDay 1 (October 18): Welcome to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport as well as transmission to the city center.Check in to the hotels and resort, situated in the historical facility of Turin.Take a brief walking trip along the arcaded streets, by means of the lovely piazze and also past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as stylish boutiques.Attend an invited dinner at Magazzino 52, where the cook takes traditional Piedmontese seasonal meals and also provides a contemporary variation.