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th Alba International White Truffle Fair

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ALBA from the 8th of October to the 13th of November Are Truffles the Real Food of –Love? 1 – That this has been the themeFood of much & wine debating through the ages is undeniable – what is certain is that a relaxing and satisfying meal with friends can only produce positive effects on friendship and love in all their manifestations. And this, in turn, helps us to enjoy life and overcome diffi- culties when they arise. The ‘buona tavola’ – the Langa and Roero’s long tradition of culinary excellence combined with a particular ability for making the visitor feel quite at home - are what make people return time and again to this area. Our professionality, hard work and hospitality need no other introduction. The White Truffle of Alba is our passport to the world and justly represents its home town. – 2 – – 3 – Truffles & even ts ts Truffles & even Ca l e n d a r Ca l e n d a r o f o f Ev e n t s Ev e n t s

Friday 23th September 5.30 pm – Meeting Room - Palazzo From 8th October to 13th November see page 10 e 11 from 6 pm - Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Mostre e Congressi “G. Morra” Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 8 pm A Fenoglio Marathon The Italian Touring Club present Additional opening times: 31st October and 1st November Reading of the entire text of a cultural meeting on Count Cortile della Maddalena - Palatartufo Fenoglio’s novel ‘L’imboscata’ (The Camillo Benso di Cavour International White Truffle Market and ‘AlbaQualità’ Ambush) Food and wine specialities from Piedmont. see page 32 Saturday 1st October from 10 am - Piazza E. Pertinace th Slow Food Projects in the Earth Friday 16 September Saturday 24th September th Market section of the Truffle Fair Until 13 November 9 pm - Viale Piero Masera 9 pm - Piazza Risorgimento see page 17 Palazzo Mostre e Congressi “Storie di uomini e di vini” Nomination “G. Morra” – Piazza Medford, 3 monologue written, directed and of the Dignitaries acted by Pino Petruzzelli, and see page 24 from 2.30 pm to 11 pm Exhibition: accompanied by wine tasting Bocciodromo (Boules Court) Camillo Cavour’s Langa Until 23rd October International ‘Fiera del th see page 29 Saturday 17 September Chiesa di San Giuseppe Tartufo’ Bocce Competition from 4 pm - Piazza Savona, Art withoutborders see page 38 Via Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza see page 28 Risorgimento nd Friday 9th, Saturday 10th Vintage car procession Sunday 2 October Sunday 25th September 10 am - Piazza Risorgimento Sunday 11th September and ‘Concorso italiano Eleganza 2011’ competition with the Grifo from 2pm to 8 pm Assignment of the donkeys Piazzetta Chiodi Group of Montecarlo Alba’s historical centre to Alba’s boroughs Letture corsare see page 39 Wine Festival see page 24 Wine Festival Literary Festival, 4th edition 9.30 pm - Piazza Savona see page 19 from 10 am - Piazza E. Pertinace see page 35 55th edition of the “La Bela “Vale la pena!” Produce grown Trifolera” beauty pageant from 2 pm in prison gardens and on land see page 39 Chiesa di San Domenico confiscated from the mafia Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th Piedmontese Choir Association see page 23 Sunday 18th September and 23rd October 10 am - Centro storico Friday 30th September nd th th from 9 am in Alba’s historical ‘Corri sotto le Torri’ run 11 am - Chiesa di San Domenico Sunday 2 , 9 , 16 see page 38 rd centre and surrounds: Inauguration of the Palio and 23 October Official Artist’s show Underground Alba Truffle Fair street market Monday 19th September Valerio Berruti Discover the underground roots of Alba with a profes- Mercato della Terra 9 pm - Auditorium Fond. Ferrero “La rivoluzione terrestre” sional archeologist. Campagna amica G. Barberi Squarotti e G. Luigi Beccaria organised by Andrea Viliani Info: 339 7349949, or Ente (country produce) present the book by Valter Boggione: see page 26 Turismo Alba Bra Langhe see page 16 “La sfortuna in favore. Roero 0173 35833 Essay on Beppe Fenoglio” – 4 – – 5 – Truffles & even ts ts Truffles & even

o f 29th September, October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 13th and 27th Ca l e n d a r November 7th and 20th Luca Mercalli, Mauro Corona, Giovanni Allevi, Pietrangelo Ev e n t s Buttafuoco, Serata Salgari, Licia Maglietta, Vauro, Luis Sepulveda “Collisioni” see page 34-35

2 pm – Alba’s historical centre 9 pm Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” th Friday 14th, 21st and Thursday 20 October Medieval Parade of a thou- Inaugural Fair concert Choruses th 6.30 pm sand people in costume and Airs from the Risorgimento 28 October Sala consiliare Comune di Alba see page 24 Lodovico Rocca Choir From 5 pm to 8 pm Presentation of the book: see page 15 Open Alba Food&Wine ‘The King of Truffles’ by 4.30 pm - Piazza Cagnasso Designer tasting Raoul Molinari and Giordano Berti th Donkey Palio Until 30 October - Piazza Garibaldi Available in all shops see page 24 Footprint Ball by Erika Story adhering to the event. nd rd th see page 30 see page 22 Oct. 22 , 23 , 29 , from 8 pm to 6 pm 30th, 31st and Nov. 1st Alba boules (bocce) court From 9 am to 8 pm International ‘Fiera del Saturday 8th October From 9 am to 7 pm Piazza Falcone Tartufo’ Bocce Competition 2.30 pm - Piazza Savona ‘Eleganza’ Cup for best vintage car Cortile della Maddalena All About Langa Stone see page 38 see page 36 Vintage Car Parade Mushrooms and Fungi an exhibition organised by the Mycology th Organised by Clams and Wednesday 5 October ALBAeventi associations Group ‘G. Camisola’ of Asti 8.30 pm - Dulcis Vitis restaurant Friday 21th October Until 23rd October - Via Mazzini, 1 Invitation to dinner… Thursday 13th October from 10 am - Research Centre in the dark! The Colour of Scent. from 8 am to 1 pm “La Filanda” - Via Pietro Ferrero see page 23 Lavander Piazza Prunotto “Green accord” - 9th Int. forum see page 30 Beef Cattle Fair on information for the protection th of nature and the environment Friday 7 October th th 5.30 pm - Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Sunday 9 October Saturday 15 October ‘People building future’ from 10 am – Alba’s historical centre from 8.30 pm – historical centre Inauguration of the 81st edition media, democracy and sustainabil- of the International Fair of the Albaromatica Truffle Bacchanale ity; a convention: ‘Communication, White Truffle of Alba herbs and spices event see page 25 the engine for change’ see page 18 see page 15 from 10 am to 7 pm – historical centre 5 pm - PalaMiroglio - Via S. Barbara, 11 6.30 pm - Cortile della From 10 am - Piazza Risorgimento The Boroughs Remember Pasta, Truffles and 2.0 Maddalena - Palatartufo A.M.A. la carne Piedmontese see page 25 beef, Alba variety: organised by Conference: ‘Food and Wine Official cutting of the ribbon Communication in the Era of the and opening of the 81st Int. Fair the Alba Master Butchers Ass. th see page 18 Wednesday 19 October Food Blog’ of the White Truffle of Alba 8.30 pm -Il Cortiletto d’Alba see page 12 see page 15 Restaurant Invitation to dinner… in the dark! see page 23 29th and 30th October – from 10 am to 8 pm 31st October and 1st November – from 10 am to 6 pm Piazza Risorgimento Saturday Oct. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & Nov. 5th, 12th The World’s Most Scrumptious Truffle Piazza Risorgimento see page 20 Meets the World’s Most Delicious Hazel Nut see page 21 Saturday with Foodies – 6 – – 7 – Truffles & even ts ts TruFoodffles && wineeven Wh a t Is Centro Nazionale th th Studi Saturday 22 October Sunday 6 November Tartufo 3.30 pm - Piazza Risorgimento ore 9.00 - Piazza Risorgimento Associazione per il Centro Nazionale Studi Tartufo Alba, Piazza Risorgimento, 2 Pantalera storica Eco-Marathon of Barbaresco Opening times: Mon to Fri 9 am – 1 pm • 2 pm – 6 pm Pelota game in historical costume and the White Truffle of Alba Tel +39.0173.22.81.90 • www.tuber.it • [email protected] A Tr u f f l e see page 38 see page 38

Sunday 23th October Wednesday 9th November from 11 am - Piazza Cagnasso 8.30 pm – Enoclub Restaurant The truffle is a fungus that grows underground and not a tuber, ashas Food and Wine Day Invitation to dinner… sometimes been imagined in the past. Organised by the Confraternita in the dark! In order to really get the most from it, it has to be treated properly: the fol- Misericordia of Alba, with funds see page 23 lowing are some useful tips. donated to volontary personnel in Truffles are always served fresh, and if storing for a few days is necessary, charitable organisations abroad. Friday 11th November they must be kept in the fridge. ore 15.00 Piazza Risorgimento 9 pm - Chiesa di San Domenico Festival of the flag ‘Finissage’, an exhibition by ‘B. Destefanis’ Valerio Berruti. HOW SHOULD TRUFFLES BE KEPT? Memorial ‘F. Pescarmona’ Concert with In the fridge at 3° - 6°C wrapped in a damp cloth and shut in a screw-top glass jar. A fresh truffle can be kept see page 38 Alessandro Mannarino see page 37 this way for around a week although storing for long-

er is not recommended. Friday 28th October 8 pm – Cattedrale di S. Lorenzo Sunday 13th November Guided tour of the Cathedral Castello di Grinzane Cavour 9 pm - Gospel Concert with The International Auction the Anno Domini Gospel Choir of the White Truffle of Alba HOW SHOULD IT BE CLEANED? see page 37 th see page 14 Sunday 30 Truffles should be cleaned with a small stiff brush October under cold running water in order to remove all th from 10 am to 7 pm Friday 18 November traces of earth. Then dry carefully and eat after ten historical centre 8 pm - Chiesa di San Domenico minutes or so. Langa and Roero in the Guided tour of the church Piazza…with Cuneo 9 pm Province Gospel Concert see page 19 with the Incontrotempo choir HOW ARE THEY SERVED? see page 37 A special truffle-slicer is required as truffles must be sliced very thinly onto food. The thinner the blade (just a few tenths of a millimetre is ideal), the thinner slices and the greater the perfume.

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ENTE Alba (CN) – Piazza Medford, 3 TURISMO Alba (CN) – Piazza Risorgimento, 2 ALBA BRA +39.0173.36.10.51 • [email protected] LANGHE ROERO +39.0173.35.833 • [email protected] – 10 – – 11 – Truffles & even ts Centro Food & wine Nazionale Studi Tartufo In co-operation with Ma r k e t Al b a Qu a lt i à Th e International o f t h e Wh it e Entrance charge for AlbaQualità l b a and Truffle Market: 2 euro o f A Groups of more than 20 people: Tr u f f l e 1.50 euro Children under the age of 15:

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This is the heart of the White Truffle Fair, where the visitor first comes into contact with the smell and feel of these mysterious The ‘AlbaQualità’ event is and fascinating mushrooms. featured within the context Every truffle on sale in the Market is first of the White Truffle Market controlled and vouched for by a special and is a great opportunity for Truffle Commission before being set before all gourmets and visitors with the public. The Commission, a group of truf- a passion for food to discover fle experts, can also be consulted during the course of the Fair at a special some of the delicious foods and desk and forms part of a project whose aim it is to increase wines made in the Langa and Roero regions. awareness in all those areas where the public comes into The dozens of stands included in ‘AlbaQualità’ will be groan- contact with truffles, in addition to protecting the inter- ing beneath all sorts of goodies, including ests of those who choose to buy a truffle or who have handmade pastries and egg pasta, local encountered any problems. cheeses and salamis. The wines on offer Within the Market, all truffles weighing more than 20 g are those that provide a refined ‘sup- are sold in a numbered bag that gives the buyer the right porting cast’ for the star of the show, the to change his or her truffle if it proves unsatisfactory. White Truffle itself: for information on the white truffle, we advise visitors to So, why buy a truffle at the Truffle Market? refer to the group of experts from the • To be completely confident that your truffle National Truffle Study Centre. has been quality controlled by a commission For all those visitors who are already of experts who are also available for any en- familiar with our local cuisine, a lunch quiries for the duration of the Fair. break in the restaurant area of the Fair, • In order to access expert assistance during (appropriately entitled ‘Oltre il Tartufo’ the buying process. or ‘Beyond the Truffle’), will undoubt- • To acquire the edly prove more than satisfactory... The International Market numbered bag that acts as guarantee for of the White Truffle of Alba your truffle. Cortile dellath Maddalena th November • So that you can see, sniff and touch From 8 October to 13 st as many delicious truffles as you like Saturdays andst Sundays from 9 am November to 8 pm Plus 31 October and 1 while leisurely choosing your buy,

The Consumer Desk is at: which you make from a local, licensed truffle seller or even directly from a Ass. per il Centra Nazionale Studi Tartufo AlbaQualità Alba, Piazza Risorgimento, 2 ‘trifolao’ (truffle gatherer) himself. Palatartufo, Cortile della Maddalena opening times: Monday to Friday th From 8 October to 13th 9 am to 1 pm • 2 pm to 6 pm Saturdays and Sundays 9 amNovember – 8 pm Tel +39.0173.22.81.90 Plus 31st October and 1st www.tuber.it • [email protected] November – 12 – – 13 – Truffles & even ts ts Truffles & even Th e Tr u f f l e C Th e Co n f e r e n c e l u b a n d 2.0 r u f f l e s The most important ‘Truffle District’ in the country is situated in Piedmont. Pa s t a , T Here, in this precious region, a truly extraordinary food experience takes place every year, with hundreds of restaurateurs ensuring that truffles ar- This year’s Truffle Conference rive on their tables in completely pristine condition. This bears the title ‘Pasta, Tartufo small miracle is guaranteed by a charter, that of the e 2.0: la Comunicazione Truffle Club, ensuring that clients of all local restau- Enogastronomica al Tempo rants, from humble inns to Michelin-starred dei Food Blog’ (Pasta, truffles and 2.0: marvels, can rest assured that their truffles Communication in the Era of the Food are as perfect as they should be. Chefs of the Blog). Truffle Club, the largest association of truffle The White Truffle brings chefs in the country, are expert in the selection, preservation, with it scents from serving, matching and describing the qualities of the White Truffle. the past, stimulating our curiosity and those emo- CODE OF ETHICS tions that link us with the ancient rural Restaurateurs belonging to the Truffle Club will respect the following code traditions that are our history and herit- of ethics: age. • To serve only truffles of the best quality, possessing intense and pleasing But the Truffle also speaks to us through perfumes, adequate phase of ripeness and excellent state of conservation. the ideas it stimulates and the enthusiasm • To clearly print on an accompanying note the truffle’s species (for exam- it creates. The ‘Tuber magnatum Pico’ – ple, Tuber magnatum Pico or White Truffle of Alba). the white truffle’s full title • To include in their menu at least three or four dish- - has always occupied a special place es suitable for matching with truffles. in man’s imagination, finally becom- • To clearly describe to the customer the dishes ing a truly ‘glocal’ product of our matched with truffles and the best ways of match- times, ambassador for its region and ing them. country throughout the world. • To clearly annotate all dishes available on the In this era menu in both Italian and English, plus German if of internet possible. via smart- • To clearly show the price of all truffles. phone, the White Truffle is still • To grate the truffles directly onto the customer’s at home and entirely modern. In plate at table rather than in the restaurant kitchen. fact, within the Truffle Fair, mul- • To refrain from using chemical truffle-flavoured preparations in their timedia communication and vir- dishes. tual reality will be fully part of the • To put several good-sized and attractive truffles on show within the res- show! taurant. • To respect the official dates for the use of the White Truffle (available from 1st October to 31st January in Piedmont). • To allow clients to grate a truffle not acquired from the restaurant onto their food if they so wish. Pasta, Truffles and 2.0 • To participate in truffle up-dating events in agreement with the Truffle PalaMiroglio, via S.ta Barbara,5 pm11 Study Centre. Friday 21st October • To undergo controls and inspections organised by an in- Secreteriat: +39.0173.22.81.90 dependent body as indicated by the Truffle Study Centre. [email protected] Truffle Club The Truffle Club restaurant list can be consulted on www.tuber.it www.tuber.it – 14 – – 15 – Truffles & even ts ts Truffles & even Tr u f f l e Th e In a u g u r a to i n nternational Th e I Città di Alba u c t oi n A Ce r e m o n y In co-operation with Official Inauguration The Truffle Fair’s open- Ceremony 81st International ing ceremony has al- White Truffle of Alba Fair The 13th edition of the ways been an occasion Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Friday 7th October 5.30 pm International White Truffle of for fun and entertain- Alba Auction will be held in the ment, with the partici- Castle of Grinzane Cavour on the pation of folk groups and other musical bands, flag- second Sunday of November. wavers and townspeople in medieval costume. Yet it also possesses a more Every year the auction provides serious side, with invitations traditionally made to a link between selected world- members of Italy’s political scene which last year Inaugural Concert: renowned restaurants: this included the Mayor of Turin, Sergio Chiamparino, Choruses and Airs from the Italian Risorgimentoe year, between Hong Kong and the Castle and the Italian Minister for Internal Policy, Roberto Coro Polifonico “L. Rocca” of Grinzane. In Hong Maroni, who, in honour of the Fair’s 80th birthday, Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Kong, a public of were asked to speak on aspects of the Piedmontese Friday 7th October 9 pm enthusiastic and economical and industrial situation. generous gourmets will be contending a number of extremely e a r prestigious White o f t h e Y Truffles of Alba. All Tr u f f l e funds collected will be donated to nation- Giacomo Morra, Alba Truffle Fair al and international promoter in the 1930s, invented the charities. tradition of sending the year’s best This year, as every White Truffle of Alba to a VIP cho- year, a group of person- sen from the world of politics, sport alities from the worlds or entertainment. Personalities of sport, entertainment, of the past have included Rita the theatre and gastron- Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe and omy will take part in the event. even Winston Churchill. Roberto Ponzio, another fa- The Truffle Auction began in 1999, and is mous truffle dealer, continued this tradition and during the ten years organised by the Piedmontese Regional spanning 1958-68 added HRH Queen Elisabeth and President Charles De Enoteca Wine Shop of Cavour, together Gaulle to the list. Many other famous people have visited Alba in more with the Region of Piedmont and the Town recent times to receive their White Truffle, including Luciano Pavarotti, of Alba. Alberto Ranieri of Monaco, Gérard Depardieu, Sophia Loren, Alain Delon, Marcello Lippi, Sergio Marchionne, Francis Ford Coppola and, last year, Fabio Fazio 13th International White Truffle of Alba Auction Truffle of the Year Castello di Grinzane Cavour Presentation ceremony Sunday 13th November Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” November 2011 – 16 – – 17 – Food & wine Food & wine h e a r k e t s T Sl o w Fo o d Th e St r e e t M Pr o je c t s a n d t h e Ea r t h Ma r k e t Street markets, with all their colours, sounds and throngs of people, have always been a part of Alba life and so are a natural part of the Truffle Fair celebrations. All year long, on Saturday mornings, Alba’s main streets and piazzas fill with stalls set up by hundreds of travelling market holders. On the 1st This traditional street market October, the Slow Food Organisation is further amplified during the will be presenting some of its many first four Sundays of October for Projects (‘Presidi’) in a special area of the the period of the Truffle Fair with Earth Market in Alba. Various themes in a range of objects on sale that is food and wine will be examined during truly incredible. Local produce is the day and two tasting workshops will well represented, but visitors be available for visitors to explore the matching of foods with wine.

will be thrilled and The Slow Food day will act as a sort of Truffle Fair preview and will also amazed at what can be found in this include two ‘Laboratori del Gusto’ workshops for tasting some of the Slow vast open-air department store. Food Projects own produce, offered by wine producers involved with the During the last few Organisation and included in the Slow Wine Guide 2011.

Don’t forget to note the following two Slow Food events in your diary:

Aperitif with the Slow Food Projects 11am: five products produced by the Slow Food Projects participating in the Alba Earth Market will be carefully matched with an Alta Langa Metodo Weekly street market Classico Spumante. Every Saturday in Alba’s historical centre Slow Food Projects at the Court of the King of Wines Truffle Fair street market 11am: five products produced by the Slow Food Projects at the Earth Market First four Sundays of October years, the will be carefully matched with Barolo produced by Slow Wine guide’s best Campagna Amica Mercato della Terra (Earth wineries 2011. First four Sundays of October Market) and Campagna Amica in Piazza Medford (Friendly Countryside) sections On 1st October in Alba’s Piazza Slow Food Projects at the Alba Truffle Fair’s Earth Market Mercato della Terra of ther market have proved espe- Pertinace, information on the Slow Food Alba, Piazza Pertinace cially popular, with their choice Organisation can be found at their stand, Saturday 1 First four Sundays of October st October 9 am – 7pm of zero-kilometre goods. including their latest publications, details www.slowfood.it in piazza Elvio Pertinace www.slowfoodtorino.com of their activities and the much sought- after Slow Snail gadgets. – 18 – – 19 – Food & wine Food & wine W Al b a r o m a t c i a ni e Fe s tv i a l ‘Albaromatica’ is a special fair dedicated to aromatic and medicinal herbs and On Sunday 25th September, Alba’s historical centre, from spices which this year celebrates its 6th edition. Piazza Risorgimento to the end of the main street, Via Alba’s historical centre and Piazza Risorgimento will be full to the brim with Maestra, will open its doors to this splendid wine fes- stands displaying a multitude of different aromatic goods, ranging from li- tival, bringing a taste of all that producers have to offer queuers and wines – including the justly famous locally produced ‘Barolo from both Langa and Roero regions. In fact, producers chinato’ – herb teas, sweets, pastilles and chocolates. Among newer items will be present from all the two region’s wine villages will feature: herby breadsticks, focaccia bread and aromatic beers from spe- presenting tastings of their many wines and bringing cialist breweries. There will also be a chance to learn more about the use of news of all that their various wine ‘communes’ have to herbs with experts from the herbal remedies sector of Savigliano University offer this autumn. Visitors can enjoy tasting grand reds and a special workshop where the kids can play and learn how such as the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco, to recognise fresh and dried herbs plus many other noble varieties including: Nebbiolo and have fun while making natu- d’Alba, Roero Arneis, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, ral detergents Dolcetto di Diano, Dolcetto di Dogliani and many more. Each visitor will be equipped with a special tasting goblet with which to choose his or her favourite wines Wine Festival Albaromatica Alba’s historical centre to sample. During the day’s event, professional tastings Alba, historical centre 25th September th Sunday 9 October 9 am – 8 pm will also be held and there will be the chance to learn 2 pm – 8 pm Turismo in Langa more about your preferred wines, with particular em- +39.0173.36.40.30 www.turismoinlanga.it phasis this year on Barbaresco. P ai z z a & Ro e r o in t h e in co-operation with: La n g h e The Alba Master Butcher Association, affiliated to the A.C.A. A.M.A. la Piemontese Beef Ca r n e ‘Langa and Roero in the Piazza’ is a prestigious food and wine event that al- , Alba V ariety lows visitors to get to know these area’s numerous points of interest together with a tasty full immersion in their huge range of gastronomic delights. Alba’s Master Butchers have organised special tastings of their local speciali- This year’s new feature is the participation of several firms from wider afield ties: knife-beaten raw beef starters and beef stew cooked in Barolo wine, that in the Province of Cuneo, in addition to all the usual goodies from the Langa can both be tasted in the town’s Piazza Risorgimento on Sunday 9th October. and Roero regions. Along Alba’s Via Cavour street Piedmontese beef, and the Alba variety in particular, is justly famous for its and in Piazza Risorgimento, visitors will be able to tenderness and exceptional flavour: this is a finely-textured, juicy beef with sample all manner of gastronomic specialities, in- just the right balance between lean fibre and fat content. This breed of cattle is cluding local cheeses, fruit and vegetables – such of medium build but very high-yielding, with a velvety coat and fine bones, as the justly famous ‘leek of Cervere’, local pastries and produces a wide variety of prestigious cuts of meat. and chocolates such as the sumptuous Praline al In addition to the raw beef starters and Rhum, tasty hazelnut cake, and the much sought- stew, visitors can also enjoy tastings of beef after and exclusive Baci di Cherasco. Not to men- sausages and ‘frisse’, a local meat-ball deli- tion honey from the Roero, cooked salami cacy. Alba’s Master Butchers are and tradi- A.M.A. la carne ready to share all their tionally Langa & Roero in the Piazza Alba, historical centre expertise and enthusi- b a k e d Alba’s historical centre 30th October from 10 am – 7 pm Sunday 9th October asm with visitors on bread. 9 am – 8 pm In the case of rain, the event will take place Sunday 9th! in the covered area of Piazza Cagnasso. – 20 – – 21 – Food & wine ts Truffles & even

Th e W ” o r ld ’s Mo s t f o r “fo o d ei s Sc r u M P t oi u s Tr u f f l e sa t u r d a y m e e t s t h e w o rd l ’s m o s t d e cli oi u s How to define a ‘foody’? Ha z e l Nu t Well, it should be mentioned immediately that a foody is a person who not only enjoys food, but who also likes to know how a particular dish is This is the weekend during which two of the Langa and Roero’s prepared and a special ingredient distributed or produced. In fact, for this most prestigious and famous food products – the hazel and special breed of person, the Truffle Fair provides much food for thought... the white truffle - twin up for the occasion. including the sensations to be enjoyed within the Truffle Market itself, the The hazel nut will be featured in a special ‘salon of flavours experience of sensorial analysis and simulated truffle hunts in the company and perfumes’ to be located in Alba’s Piazza Duomo. Within of experts. the Piazza, it will possible to learn more about the Nocciola On Saturday 1st October, the Slow Food Projects and their Workshops will Piemonte IGP hazel’s properties and appreci- be present within the Fair’s ‘Earth Market’ in Alba’s Piazza Pertinace and, ate to the full its place in the rich and varied local cuisine. in the same Piazza, on Sunday 2nd October, a food market selling produce For the event, the hazel will be imaginatively matched produced in prison gardens and on land confiscated from the mafia will be with traditional produce held. from the Ligurian Riviera So, come and and Cuneo regions, plus see (but also, and Fo o d y Sp e c i a l i t i e s ... o n Sa t u r d a y s others from France, un- above all, taste) for In the section ‘SPECIALITA’ ALIMENTARI’ (Food Specialities) in Piazza der the supervision of yourselves what all Risorgimento each of the following Saturday (11am and 5.30pm) will see the European Community the fuss is about the presentation of a local tradition- TOURVAL Project. at Alba’s Salon al food speciality, of Favours and th October organised and pro- Saturday 8 Our local hazel’s superior qualities, confirmed time Perfumes’. moted by the Ente Passion for pasta: tajarin and and again by testing at Professor Odello’s Tasting Fiera organisation. much more, with Alba White Centre in Brescia, has lead to the Piedmontese ha- Truffle and Barbaresco wine. zel nut being granted the title of “World’s Most th October Delicious Hazel Nut”. Saturday 15 So what are its special secrets? Consistency, sweet- Piedmont Tour in 6 DOP cheeses with Barolo wine. ness of the pulp, intensity of the aromas, persist- ence and perfect preservability...no defects at all, in nd October Saturday 22 fact! ‘The leap of the anchovy’: served with Roero Arneis white wine. th October ENTE FIERA DELLA NOCCIOLA Saturday 29 E PRODOTTI TIPICI DELL’ALTA LANGA The Chocolate with Barolo Chinato liqueur. The World’s Most Scrumptious Truffle Meets th November the World’s Most Delicious Hazel Nut Saturday 5 Alba, Piazza Risorgimento The Beef: Alba’s ‘Fassone’ veal Saturday 29th October: 10am – 8 pm For info and bookings: and Carrù’s Fat Ox: with Dolcetto In co-operation with Sunday 30th October: 10am - 8pm Consorzio Turistico d’Alba. PROGRAMMA ALCOTRA P.I.T. TOURVAL Monday 31st Progetto “VALORIZZAZIONE PRODOTTI TIPICI” October: 10 am – 6 pm Langhe Monferrato Roero th November Tuesday 1st Alba (CN) I PRODOTTI TIPICI DEL TOURVAL INCONTRANO L’ALTA LANGA November: 10 am – 6 pm Saturday 12 Partners partecipanti: GAL LANGHE ROERO LEADER Piazza Risorgimento, 2 Round and graceful… the world’s C.C.I.A.A. DI CUNEO - PROVINCIA DI IMPERIA Ente Fiera della Nocciola Tel. +39 0173 362562 C.C.I.A.A. DI IMPERIA - PROVINCIA DI SAVONA e Prodotti Tipici dell’Alta Langa most delicious hazel nut: with CHAMBRE DES METIERS ET DE L’ARTISANAT DES AL- Fax +39 0173 220237 +39 0173 226695 www.turismodoc.it Moscato d’Asti sweet white wine. PES MARITIMES - COMITÉ REGIONAL DU TOURISME RIVIERA CÔTE D’AZUR - CHAMBRE D’AGRICULTURE www.fieradellanocciola.it [email protected] DES ALPES MARITIMES – 22 – In co-operation with – 23 – Food & wine Food & wine Va l e la Pe n a ! MARKET OF PRODUCE FROM Al b a P Op e n RISON GARDENS AND LAND CONFISCATED FROM THE MAFIA

The Open Alba Food and Wine event will be held on the evening of Friday For just one day, Piazza Pertinace will be trans- 14th, 21st and 28th October withing formed into a very unusual street market, where visitors can find selected shops in Alba’s town centre. a vast range of produce on sale, all originating from prison gardens and From 5 pm to 8 pm, visitors can meet workshops, or cultivated on land rescued from Italy’s mafias. Items will local wine producers and take part include: wine, beer, olive oil, biscuits, pastries, honey, cheese, organic fruit in high-quality wine and food tast- and vegetables, and a range of jams, but also handmade jewelry and cloth- ings to start to get to know all that our ing, pottery, wrought iron and other craftmanship. From mafia-free fields, wonderful region has to offer. come pasta, lentils, chili peppers, olive oil and honey, all produced by the The producers themselves will present young staff of the ‘Libera Terra’ organisation, with roots that go deep into and explain their products, including Italian culture that has freed itself from the chains of the mafia. fascinating insights into how wine is traditionally made in the area, with In co-operation with techniques of the art handed down Vale la Pena! (It’s Well Worth It!) from father to son, and secrets of recipes Alba, Piazza Elvio Pertinace nd October from 10 am for traditional local dishes passed on by word of mouth. Sunday 2 Alba’s attractive centre will become a hubbub of activity during these special evenings, with music and other entertainments to delight visitors, in ni n e r ... addition to encounters with the experts. t o D An In v t i a t o i n t h e Da r k ! Op e n in La n g a a n d For the second year running, thanks to the Ro e R O sponsorship of the Cuneo Section of the Italian Union for the Blind, this popular and unusual dinner will be held in some of Alba’s best restaurants. Guests will be blindfolded in order to allow other senses to come to the fore dur- Open Langa and Roero Food and Wine is a sister event offering similar encounters ing a series of delicious dinners...in the dark! with producers of wine and food, held throughout the two regions

involved in the event. Locations include the Enoteca Regional Wednesday 19th October in the Dar k ! to Dinner ... Restaurant “Cortiletto d’Alba”, corso Wine Shops of: Barolo, Barbaresco, Canale, Grinzane An Invitation in Al b a Michele Coppino, 27 Cavour and Mango. The event will be held on Monday Resta u rants Tel +39.0173.36.60.05 and Tuesday evenings in October and November as Canale th th th th th th st Wednesday 5th October [email protected] follows: 10 , 11 17 , 18 , 24 , 25 and 31 Restaurant “Dulcis Vitis”, via Rattazzi, 7 Price per person per dinner: € 40 October and 1st, 7th and 8th November. Visitors Barbaresco Tel +39.0173.36.46.33 • ALBA Wednesday 9th November +39.335.82.48.152 will be amazed at the range of produce available Grinzane Cavour Restaurant “Enoclub”, piazza Savona, 4 [email protected] for sampling and a Mango Tel +39.0173.33.994 Open Alba e Open Langhe & Roero Barolo Price per person per dinner: € 45 strict price [email protected] Open Alba and Open Langhe & Roero Bookings should be made directly to each Price per person per dinner: € 45 Ask for the programme available in Tourist control sys- restaurant at least one week before the Offices of the region or download from tem will be dinner. the web-site: www.fieradeltartufo.org in operation. – 24 – – 25 – folklore folklore t h e D gi n t i a r e i s Th e Tr u f f l e No m ni a to i n o f Ba c c h a n a l e This traditional celebration, the ‘Investitura del Podestà’, was once an important landmark On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October, it will be time once again for in medieval Alba’s yearly calendar. At 9 pm on the evening the ‘Baccanale del Tartufo’ (Truffle Bacchanale) and the ‘Borgo si rievoca’ of September 24th , the Piazza where the Town Hall and (The Boroughs Remember) events, two very special occasions to get to Cathedral are situated assumes once again its medieval col- know more about Alba’s fascinating history and traditions. ours and will be full of a happy throng in full authentic cos- The Truffle Bacchanale is a night-time event and this year will be set entirely tume. Here are street urchins, jesters, proud no- in the Middle Ages. Visitors will be plunged into the magical atmosphere Nomination blemen, elderly peasants and wealthy of an entirely torch-lit town centre full of the sounds and scents of centuries of the Dignitaries Piazza Risorgimento merchants all waiting to greet the past. Medieval music and entertainers will complete the scene. Tourists who Saturday 24th September ‘Podestà’ Dignitaries to whom the keys have participated in previous years’ events, tell of an emotionally inspir- From 9 pm of the town will be solemnly presented ing and unforgettable experience. before the crowd. Th e Do n k e y In co-operation with Giostra delle Cento Torri Pa l oi Assignment of donkeys to the boroughs The first Sunday of October is the day for Piazza Risorgimento Alba’s famous and traditional Donkey Saturday 24th September, 9 pm Palio. The Palio is a painted cloth and rep- Sunday 2nd October, 10 am resents the prize for the winning jockey or Medieval Procession donkey of the race, who in turn, represents Alba’s historical centre Sunday 2nd October, 2.30 pm one of the town’s nine boroughs. The Palio has always proved extremely popular with Donkey Palio tourists and is preceded by a grand proces- Piazza Cagnasso sion in full medieval costume around the Sunday 2nd October, 4.30 pm streets of Alba’s historical centre. The pro- On the following Exhibition by Valerio Berruti cession includes over 1000 participants, in- day, Sunday 16th October, it is the turn of ‘Il Painter of the Palio cluding noblemen and women, knights in Borgo si rievoca’, another medieval-based festival with songs, street cries, Chiesa di San Domenico from 30th September to 13 armour, soldiers, peasants and townsfolk, and costumes and day-to-day activities straight from the Middle Ages – plus th November Inauguration is accompanied by drummers, flag-wavers plenty of good things to eat and drink! From the Langa and Roero, there Friday 30th : September, 6.30 pm and trumpet fanfares. On arrival in Piazza will be a selection of traditional local fare, to be washed down with liberal Cagnasso, each borough enacts an episode quantities of the area’s excellent wines. And afterwards – entertainments from Alba’s medieval history, which included and dancing with the people of the town, following Alba’s century-long plenty of violent or otherwise colourful action in the way of sieges, attacks, famous tradition of hospitality and warmth. highwaymen, aristocratic weddings, re- ligious pageants and the signing of char- b e r ters. This competition is composed of two Re m e m rounds and a grand finale. Th e Bo r o u g h s For all information and bookings: Ente Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba The Boroughs Remember Truffle Bacchanale Tel +39 0173 361051Piazza • Fax +39Medford, 0173 3 223022 - Alba Alba’s historical centre Alba’s historical centre 16th October www.fieradeltartufo.org • [email protected] th 15 October 10 am – 7 pm from 8.30 pm TRE S OLUZIONE V LERIO BERRUTI A V TERRE RI A L - e musiche originali dell’opera November th el grande ciclo di affreschi in movimento lo spettatore inte enco e del premio Mogol. Finissage Friday 11 Friday Finissage Mannarino Alessandro with a concert featuring This year’s Palio artist, Valerio Berruti, has constructed a special Berruti, has constructed a special artist, Valerio Palio This year’s mobile series of frescoes a huge Alba’s Fair, installation for the artist the personal, almost intimate, relationship expressing the spectator interacts with a In this work, has with his home town. in the light not only of the interpreted world vision of the moving also the sun, but around the earth performs movement physical that a series of children via spiritual, moral and ethical revolutions The installation, together – experience. heroes – the work’s original music accompanied by are with the complete art show, Mannarino, finalist in Alessandro the occasion by composed for prizes. Mogol and Premio Tenco Premio the prestigious e della e mostra sono Alessandrodi Mannarino, finalista del premio T ragisce con una raffigurazione della rivoluzione terrestre intesa come il moto che la terra compie attorno al sole ma che diventa rivoluzione spirituale, pacifica e morale, compiuta sulla terra dai bambini protagonisti dei dipinti. L finissage venerdì novembre 11 con concerto di Alessandro Mannarino Per la prima volta ad Alba una grande installazione site-specific di Valerio Berruti, artista legato visceralmente al suo territorio e capace di rivelare con la sua opera un punto di vista universale. N

Organisation:a cura di musicmusica diby AlbaAlba Andrea Viliani Viliani Alessandro Mannarino Mannarino Chiesa di San Domenico 1st1 ottobre October — 11— novembre, 11th November 2011 2011www.larivoluzioneterrestre.itwww.larivoluzioneterrestre.it Chiesa di San Domenico 5LYROX]LRQH7HUUHVWUH%URFKXUHLQGG – 29 –

Città di Alba Culture & exhibitions Ca v o u r ’s La n g a

The exhibition ‘Le Langhe di Camillo Cavour’ is distributed throughout the eleven rooms of Alba’s exhibition rooms in Piazza Medford and offers the visitor a fascinating panorama of the Langa hill region during the period spanning the 18th and 19th centuries. This intriguing historical era included the last years of the Savoy feudal reign, the Napoleonic wars, Alba’s brief period as a republic during 1796, the years of the French Empire and the Restoration, and, finally, the epoch of King Carlo Alberto and Cavour himself. The historical context is juxta- posed with the area’s agricultural and urban development as illustrated by original maps, paintings and drawings and contrasted with the way the Langa appear today. The transformation of society and its mores is well illustrated via the use of period portraits, photos and ‘ex voto’ votive offer- ings. Cavour’s relationship with the Langa, his home region, is accurately explained, including how the first Prime Minister of Italy’s family came to possess Grinzane, his work as Mayor of that village as a young man and his famous agricultural endeavours. A final part of the exhibition illustrates places in the Langa where events occurred during the Risorgimento, illustrated by portraits and thumb-nail sketches of the lives of heroes of that turbulent and formative period in Italian history.

With support from the Presidency of the Cabinet of Ministers

Palazzo Mostre e Congressi “Giacomo Morra” Exhibition Hall Entrance is free Piazza Medford, 1 – Alba For information and bookings: From 18th June to 13th November 2011 Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe Roero Piazza Risorgimento, 2 Monday 10am – 1pm Alba Tuesday-Friday: 3pm – 7pm Tel. 0173 35833 - Fax 0173 363878 Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: [email protected] 10am – 7pm Access and services Ente Fiera Internazionale for the disabled available del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba Piazza Medford, 3 Schools: from Monday to Friday (morning Alba and afternoon). Booking is required. Tel. 0173 361051 - Fax 0173 223022 [email protected] – 30 – – 31 – Culture & exhibitions Culture & exhibitions a v e n d e r Fe m a l e o f Sc e n t . L in Alba and the CuneoOr n Region a m e n in Prehistoric Times Th e Co l o u r t a t oi n Images by Enzo Massa and Erboristeria Sartoris

The images by Enzo Massa illustrat- An exhibition featuring jewelry found during exca- ing the beauty of lavender can be vation of local prehistoric sites can be admired in admired together with historical bo- Alba’s ‘Federico Eusebio’ Museum of Archeology and tanical illustrations and a collection Natural Sciences. of lavender products, including lesser known items.

Open until December. th rd October From 8 to 23 Info: Museo civico archeologico e di scienze naturali “Federico Eusebio” Via Vittorio Emanuele 19, Alba Exhibition space at Via Mazzini,th October 1 2011 Inauguration: Saturday 8 Tel 0173 292473-475

Er o s a n d Tr u f f l e s In s t a l l a t oi n Hidden treasures...unearthed by Margherita Mauro

The artist’s characteristic approach is both Eros and Truffles will soon be showing in Mango‘s confirmed and modified in this new instal- Busca castle. The show, organised by Giordano Berti lation on display in Alba. Every aspect of and the ArtStudioLetizia promises to be rich in surpris- the work – the form, materials and colour – es, with interesting juxtaposition of works of modern possesses an arcane symbolism, modulated art and historical documentation, including a collection through the centuries, a shared experience of 18th century etchings. The exhibition’s inspiration that is able to create a new and original artis- th November th October to 13 is subtly erotic with constant reference to the truffle’s tic metaphor. The artist has entitled her work From 8 supposed aphrodisiac properties – as emphasised by a ‘VIAGGIO’ (journey) to be understood in its Piazzetta Borsellino series of historical truffle-based recipes that accompany double meaning of a journey in space or time, the visitor throughout the show. a dynamic relationship with others and the constant search for significance. The work was presented for the first time in the Venice Lido in September th th November – free entry 2010 during the International Exposition ‘OPEN 13’, a show that is linked From 8 October to 18 Enoteca Regionale “Colline del Moscato” – Mango to the Venice Festival of the Cinema. Info: 0141.89291, www.accademiaaleramica.com Hi ll s Ba r o l o La n g a Fo o t p r ni t Ba l l Th e Al b a a n d by Erica Story by Russian and Italian Artists

A Plein-air show of pastel sketches to accompany the White Truffle Fair. Who really has any idea about how we should treat our planet? The Fourteen Russian and Italian artists will draw landscapes from life in the Footprint Ball installation was designed to try to come to terms with this fourteen village territories where the King of Wines – Barolo – is produced. question. This work, that aims to create a two-way dialogue with the From 15th to 30th September the artists can be observed while they draw, town’s population, is composed of a steel sphere and an interactive totem intent on producing works in the delicate medium of the soft pastel crayon. pole where citizens can answer a test on ecological matters. When you have Organised by the ‘Giuseppe Morino’ Cultural finished your test, Footprint Ball will utilise a system of lights and software From 15th to 30th September Association. to change colour according to the environmental Info: Associazione d’Arte e cultura “Giuseppe Morino” impact you have indicated in your Tel 0172. 715.888 th th October Piazza Garibaldi answers. From 7 to 30 – 32 – – 33 – Culture & exhibitions Culture & exhibitions Li t e r a r y Wa l k n i g Th e Fe n o g l oi t h o n Ma r a w i t h Fe n o g lo i

Featuring a reading of Fenoglio’s novel ‘The Ambush’ The Fenoglio literary marathon will take place on 23rd September from 6 pm onwards into the night. There will be a mixed group of readers, including fans of Fenoglio from the general public and famous literary figures. The Fenoglio Walks are a series of liter- Last year’s Fenoglio Marathon, ary itineraries dedicated to the writer featuring the novel ‘Una Questione Beppe Fenoglio and represent an excel- Privata’ (A Private Question) proved lent way to get to know, at first hand, so popular that Alba’s Town Theatre the special atmosphere of the Langa was invited to host a second edition places that Fenoglio so accurately this autumn, featuring the novel instilled into his works. The Walks ‘L’imboscata’ (The Ambush), which are of varying lengths and difficulty, Fenoglio began in 1959, a lesser- the most arduous being those across known work than last year’s book the Langa hilltops and the shortest yet undoubtedly just as fascinat- and simplest set within or around ing. In this novel, the relationship villages. between Johnny, the “sentimental Programme: snob” and Milton with his “com- plicated, unfortunate literary Sunday 4th September: Treiso - The Seven Brothers Rocche hills love” is explored. The reading, together with Sunday 11th September: Torre Bormida – Cravanzana – The Hazel Nut Ring three discussion sessions based around the theme of Sunday 18th September: San Benedetto Belbo – The Cadilù Ring the Langa and its links with literature, will be chaired Friday 23rd by Giovanni Zucconi. September : Alba – Preview of the Literary Marathon Last year’s Marathon included readings by Lella Sunday 25th September: S. Bovo di Castino – Pavaglione – The Places of ‘The Malora’ Costa, Giorgio Conte, Gad Lerner, Carlin Petrini, Sunday 2nd October : Castino – The Lodola Ring Gianni Farinetti and Gianmaria Testa. Sunday 9th This year’s new guests will include: Daria Bignardi, October : Alba – Tracing Fulvia’s Footsteps Cristiano Godano, Guido Harari, Luca Occelli, Sunday 16th October: Barbaresco – Neive - The Barbaresco Hills Gisella Bein and Beppe Rosso. Sunday 23rd October: Barolo – Monforte – The Barolo Hills As last year, the Marathon will be opened and Sunday 30th October: Magliano Alfieri – Castellinaldo – The Arneis Hills concluded by the writer’s daughter, Margherita Fenoglio. Participants in the walks will need to bring a light pic-nic lunch. Booking is strongly advised: call 333.4663388 or contact the web-site www.terre- alte.cn.it The cost of each walk is 7 Euro, except the Alba walk on 23 In co-operation with: September which is free of charge. rd

Fenoglio Literary Marathon Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Terre Alte Associazione culturale 23rd September 2011 from 6 pm Entrance is free – 34 – – 35 – Culture & exhibitions Culture & exhibitions COLLISIONI 2O11 the rock edition t r e “Co l ls i o i n i “ in t h e Th e a “... a n d O “Co l l si oi n i t h e r Ev e n t s In co-operation with IL CIRCOLO DEI LETTORI Thursday 29 th September Sala Beppe Fenoglio – 9 pm LUCA MERCALLI: Prepariamoci nd October – 6 pm Author Luca Percalli will talk to Roberto Cavallo(Chiarelettere) about his new book ‘Prepariamoci’ Sunday 2 MAURO CORONA with a sub-title that aptly explains the book’s message: ‘How to live in a world with A meeting with (Mondadori) fewer resources, dwindling energy, a lack of abundance…and maybe greater La ballata della donna ertana happiness.’ This brilliant work of scientific journalism on the theme of the finite Interview by Emilio Targia nature of the earth’s resources and what we should know about it, is essential Erto is the little mountain village in which Mauro Corona lives. A true moun- Città di Alba reading for all. tain type – shy, difficult to get to know, enveloped in the silence of his be- loved mountain places – Corona has yet become one of Italy’s best-selling authors. He spends much of the rest of his time climbing mountains, both in Sunday 9th Italy and abroad. Here, Corona will be interviewed by Emilio Targia on his Sala Beppe Fenoglio October – 9 pm latest novel, ‘La ballata della donna ertana’ (The Dance of the Woman from PIETRANGELO BUTTAFUOCO: Erto), dedicated to all the women from the village. Journalist and writer Pietrangelo ButtafuocoIl Lupo will e present la Luna his new novel which th October – 9 pm mixes Sicilian folk tales with his own refined literary style. (Bompiani) Wednesday 5 GIOVANNI ALLEVI Sunday 20 Un classico ribelle (Rizzoli) th November Giovanni Allevi, modern composer of international fame and pianist whose Chiesa di San Domenico – 9 pm In co-operation with four records have sold hundreds of thousands of copies world-wide, will ap- Premio Art Brut. pear in ‘Collisioni’ for the very first time. He will talk with the public about VAURO SENESI: Il Respiro del Cane his forthcoming book ‘Un Classico Ribelle’ (A Classical Rebel) which features A man goes into hospital for a routine op, “nothing(Piemme) serious” he tells himself his thoughts on the power of music, his personal philosophical approach, his repeatedly, but to his surprise he is overwhelmed by the poignancy of memories dedication to his craft, the whims of fame and fortune and the richness of the while he waits to be called… individual personality. th October – 9 pm Thursday 13 SALGARI EVENING A project by Gianni Bissaca and Roberto Marasco. With Gabriele and Maurizo Ferraris,Special and Giovannaguest Carole Vigolongo. André. Readings by Michele Di Mauro. Le This year marks the centenary of the death of Salgari, the famous and T T u r e C much-loved novelist from Verona. The Salgari evening will recreate some o r s a r e of the magic and fantasy of his world through music and words. ‘Salgari returns’ will be interpreted by Michele Di Mauro and the voices of the Friday 9th September evening’s special guests. • 6.30 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi – 9 pm th [Oche, Coconino Press / Fandango]A meeting with October Lorena Canottiere Thursday 27 • 9 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi Presented by Katia Versio SAVE THE STORYreads from ‘The Betrothed’ on Luciano Bianciardi An evening on a subject (so we’ve called it) Licia Maglietta Directed by Roberto Tarasco version. mentary’ Bianciardi!’1861-1922-1971-2011 by Massimo Coppola [ISBN Edizioni] Città di Alba the Umberto Eco Projection of the docu- In this reading, eclectic Neapolitan actress Licia Maglietta whose films ‘Pane e Tulipani’ and ‘Agata e la Tempesta’ by Silvio Soldini, have delighted cinema Saturday 10th goers, lends her beautifully musical and unmistakeable voice to a classic of • 4.30 pm, Biblioteca civica September Italian literature, re-written and interpreted by Umberto Eco. [Little Darwin, with Alessandro ABlengino, meeting Codice] with Mara Dompé th November – 9 pm by Elena Ruella – Original illustrations by Mara Dompè are on Monday 7 show in the library “G. Ferrero” Presented LUIS SEPÚLVEDA AT ‘COLLISIONI’ • 6 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi Ultime notizie dal Sud Daniel Mordzinski. (Guanda) - First date of the Italian tour. [Niente da capire, Perdisa Pop]A meeting with Interviewed by Luigi Bernardi • 9 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi Presented by Lori Serra Sepùlveda is one of Latin America’s major contemporary novelists with a and Roberta Mani A meeting with life story that parallels many events in the recent history of his home coun- Roberto Rossi Valentino Foti – Projection[Avamposto, of the documentary Marsilio] ‘Avamposto’. try, Chile. Condemned to life imprisonment and tortured in prison during Presented by the Pinochet dictatorship, his narrative voice is unmistakeably representa- Entrance is free. tive of his continent. Sepùlveda, author of ‘ The Little Seagull and the Cat Sunday 11th In the case of rain: who Taught him to Fly’ and ‘The Old Man who Read Love Stories’ will be September • 6 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi Sala Beppe Fenoglio presenting his new novel, ‘Latest News from the South’, a travel journal A meeting with Mimmo Gangemi [La signora di Ellis Island, Einaudi] (Via V. Emanuele, 19) with photos by the photographer Daniel Mordzinski. Presented by Valentino Foti • 9 pm, Piazzetta Chiodi For information: Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Tambone and Gian Ruggero A meeting Manzoni with Associazione Narralba Tel 0173.35.189 Nicolò www.collisioni.it [Taliani, Albatros] tel. 0173 363944 www.comune.alba.cn.it www.letturecorsare.it – 37 – Music & sport Mu s ci a n d t h e Fa ri

The White Truffle Fair has always promoted a full agenda of exciting musical events to complete evenings dedicated to excellent food and wine and this year is no exception. Here is a format designed to enthuse both visitors and citizens of Alba alike.

Alessandro Mannarino Saturday 1st October 9 pm – Tempio di San Paolo Organ concert: Gail Archer

Friday 7th October 9 pm – Teatro Sociale “G. Busca” Fair Inaugural Concert : Choruses and Airs from the Risorgimento ‘L. Rocca’ Choir Rosanna Roagna: soprano; Marco Lasagna: clarinet Valter Protto: piano; Conductor Giuseppe Allione

Tuesday 25th October 9 pm – Tempio di San Paolo Organ concert: Joseph Miltschitzky

Friday 28th October 8 pm – Cattedrale di San Lorenzo Guided tour of Alba’s cathedral 9 pm – Gospel concert with the Anno Domini Gospel Choir

Friday 11th November 9 pm – Chiesa di San Domenico ‘Finissage’ art show by Valerio Berruti Concert with Alessandro Mannarino

Friday 18th November 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 pm – Chiesa di San Domenico Guided tour of the church 9 5 9 9 5 9 pm – Gospel concert with the In controtempo Choir 7 5 7 7 5 17th – 23rd – 25th November and 1 8.30 pm – Chiesa di San Domenico st December 7th Meeting of Choirs from the Langa and Roero Saturday 26 2 5 2 2 5 th November 9 pm – Tempio di San Paolo

5 5 Concert featuring the Ruggero Maghini Choir Claudio Chiavazza with Marcello Lauritano on the organ. of Turin conducted by 0 0 – 38 – – 39 – Music & sport Culture & exhibitions El e g a n Fa ir t V ni t a g e Sp o r t a n d t h e Ca r Co m p e t i t i o n

The Grifo Group of Montecarlo presents Alba’s very first competition for the most elegant vintage or luxury car. During the three days of the competition, cars will be on show in Alba’s central Piazza Savona where they will be judged by a jury picked from members of the international car racing world. On Saturday afternoon, a vintage car parade will be held from Alba’s main street, Via Vittorio Emanuele to Piazza Risorgimento. Here, the event’s main sponsors will await all-comers with a scintillating show GOLF AND THE TRUFFLE of high fashion, jewelry and other promotional initia- Cherasco Golf Club tives. September/October Prize giving will take place on Sunday morning, in th 4 EDITION OF THE ‘CORRI SOTTO LE TORRI’ RACE 1st Elegant Vintage and the Castle of Grinzane Cavour and the competi- Non-competitive run through Alba’s historical centre Luxury Car Competition tion will close during the afternoon. th September, 10 am 16th Sunday 18 and 17th September Piazza Savona/Risorgimento 5th PETANQUE CUP ‘CITTA’ DI ALBA’ 10 am - 6.30 pm Sferisterio Mermet th September, from 8.45 am 18th September Sunday 25 Castello di Grinzane Cavour

25th INTERNATIONAL TRUFFLE FAIR BOCCE COMPETITION 1st Memorial ‘Umberto Granaglia’ nd October Bocciodromost Albese r fi o l e r a Saturday 1 October – Sunday 2 la Be l a T From 2.30 pm to 11pm Beauty Pageant PANTALERA IN HISTORICAL COSTUME Piazza Risorgimento nd October, 3.30 pm Saturday 22 Alba’s historical beauty show has 10th FESTIVAL OF THE FLAG ‘B. DESTEFANIS’ Memorial ‘F. Pescarmona’ been running for half a century. Flagwaving Festival It began as a part of the parade of Piazza Risorgimento floats from the Langa and Roero rd October, 3 pm Sunday 23 countryside that was held during of Alba and White Truffle the first editions of the Truffle Fair. nd Barbaresco 2 It was a unique event in post-war Eco-Marathon Italy, attracting a huge following to Alba and villages of the Barbaresco region Alba and its Fair and is still extremely Piazza Risorgimento th November, 9 am popular today. The Pageant is open Bela Trifolera Sunday 6 Piazza Savona Info: www.triangolosport.it only to local beauties, with their ‘heart in the right place’, 17th September who reflect the genuine and sincere loveliness of the land 9.30 pm where they were born and raised. – 40 – 10-11/9 – MONTÀ 1/10 – MONFORTE D’ALBA Truffles & events Montà in the 1600s The Bottari Lattes Grinzane Historical re-enactment of the trial Literary Prize of the Witch Fiorina and the battles Prize-giving ceremony, against the French army in 1691. 10.30 am at Villa Beccaris. v e n t s www.inroero.com/monta tt a b l e E www.fondazionebottarilattes.it Un f o r g e Info: +39.0173.97.50.02 Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 o e r o 11/9 – CHERASCO a n g h e & R 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/10 – LA MORRA in t h e L Antique and Collector’s Market October in La Morra 600 stands www.comune.cherasco.cn.it with Barolo wine. Until 30/10 – LANGHE&ROERO Dal 8/9 al 30/10 – BRA Five days of wine tasting of La Morra’s Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 best sub-zones in the presence of Barolo Open Castles. Ugo Nespolo producers at La Morra Communal Villages, Villas and Castles Of Piedmont Art Show at Bra’s Palazzo Mathis. 16-19/9 – BRA Winery. Entry free of charge; booking South Piedmont’s loveliest castles open www.comune.bra.cn.it not required. their doors to visitors: consult opening Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 Cheese – the Shape of Milk times on the special site. The world’s biggest cheese and milk www.cantinalamorra.com Info: +39.0173.50.92.04 www.castelliaperti.it 9-10/9 – S. STEFANO BELBO products fair organised by the Slow Info: +39.389.433.82.22 Food organisation with a huge cheese An invitation to market, tastings and other entertain- 1-23/10 – CASTIGLIONE TINELLA 2/6 – 9/9 – ROERO Cesare Pavese’s birthday ments. The Countess of Castiglione Come and discover the fascinating www.cheese.slowfood.it Photo panels, paintings and costumes Rocche Hills places described by Pavese in his Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 dedicated to Virginia Oldoini Verasis- Nocturnal Walks atmospheric novels – on the author’s Asinari at the Palazzo dei Monferrato. Night-time walks accompanied by the birthday! (9th September 1908). 18/9 – SOMMARIVA PERNO Entrance free of charge. stories of Stefano Benni, theatre pieces, www.fondazionecesarepavese.it www.comunecastiglionetinella.it star gazing and literature by moonlight. Da Ciabot a Ciabot Info: +39.0141.84.37.30 Info: +39.0141.855102 - 335.14.34.112 Notturno Bike! A food and wine walk through vineyards and their scenic little ‘ciabot’ cottages. Mountain bike excursions with a guide 9-12/9 – BARBARESCO 2/10 – BRA and breaks for entertainment. Info: +39.0172.46.021 www.ecomuseodellerocche.it Piacere Barbaresco On Roman Footsteps A full immersion in the world of 17-19/9 – CHERASCO Guided tours of the archeological sec- Info: +39.0173.97.61.81 Barbaresco wine, with a huge tasting tion of the Bra Town Museum, the stand of the DOCG vintages 2006, 2007 International Snail Culture Borgo del Colosseo area in Pollenzo, 3-4/9 – DIANO D’ALBA and 2008, in the presence of over 50 Festival the Giardino dell’Agenzia gardens Wine Harvest Festival Barbaresco producers. Traditional scientific meeting of snail and the ancient Roman city of Bene In Diano d’Alba villages’s historical www.enotecadelbarbaresco.it gastronomy, dedicated to the ‘Helix’ Vagienna, together with its museum. centre there will be music and tasting Info: +39.0173.63.52.51 edible snail. www.turismoinbra.it of delicious local dishes and produce National Festival Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 from the Langa. 10/9 – BRA of the Snail in the Kitchen www.diano.it 2/10 – BRA From Street to Street www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0173.69.385 International Festival of street per- Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 A Sunday with Arpino formers with over 150 artists from all Guided tour of Arpino’s places. 3-11/9 – DOGLIANI over the world 23-25/9 – MONFORTE www.turismoinbra.it Dogliani Wine Festival www.comune.bra.cn.it Info: +39.0172.430185 A traditional fair which includes the Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 Cambi di Stagione election of Miss Dolcetto, a wonderful International Festival of Chamber Music 3-8/10 – LANGHE&ROERO street market, musical evenings, din- 10-11/9 – BAROLO www.fondazionebottarilattes.it ners, trips, nocturnal mountain bike Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 The Bottari Lattes Grinzane rides and art shows. Barolo Wine Festival Literary Prize Tasting stands and local delicacies www.comune.dogliani.cn.it 24-25/9 – BRA Enrique Vila-Matas, winner of the www.barolodibarolo.it Info: +39.0173.70.210 Bottari Lattes Grinzane Prize, will talk Info: +39.0173.56.106 Da cortile a cortile with readers during a series of meet- Entertainments, music, gastronomy ings and lectiones magistrales. 4/9 – LA MORRA 10-11/9 – BERGOLO and culture for all within Bra’s scenic www.fondazionebottarilattes.it Degusta La Morra courtyards. Info: +39.0173.78.92.82 Wine tasting and the Mangialonga I Sapori della Pietra www.comune.bra.cn.it dinner (for bookings: 0173.50.92.04) Entertainment, music and street market Info: +39.0172.43.01.85 www.la-morra.it www.bergolo.org Info: +39.0173.50.03.44 Info: 0173.87016 6-9/10 – CHERASCO 9/10 – CIGLIÉ 23/10 – CHERASCO 12/11 – S. STEFANO BELBO Eco Futura Autumn Itineraries Alfa Giulia and Lancia Fulvia Cesare Pavese and Expo of sustainable and renewable energy Traditional ‘Cisrà’ (chickpea and tripe ‘challenge’ vintage cars the Underground Cathedrals sources. soup) in Ciglié By Ruote d’Epoca di Cherasco car club Guided tour of Pavese Places and the www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0174.60.132 www.comune.cherasco.cn.it town of Canelli to discover the famous Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 +39.333.24.78.438 Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 ‘underground cathedral’ wine cellars, dating back to the 18th century. The cel- 8-9/10 – SOMANO 15-16/10 – BARBARESCO 30/10 – BAROLO lars form a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the town for several miles and are Sweet Chestnut Festival Barbaresco Weekend All Tripe! where Italy’s spumante ‘champagne’ is Info: +39.0173.73.01.01 A Combined Wedding Tripe tasting in the lanes of the village. aged. Booking required. Two days of Barbaresco tasting matched www.barolodibarolo.it www.fondazionecesarepavese.it 8-9/10 – NEIVE with Italian gastronomic delicacies. ‘Tour Info: +39.0173.56.106 Info: +39.0141.843730 of the Crus’ among the vineyards. ‘Neive, Wine and…’ www.enotecadelbarbaresco.it Tastings throughout Neive’s lovely his- 30-31/10 – DOGLIANI 13/11 – CHERASCO Info: +39.0173.63.52.51 torical centre with its lanes and piazzas, 50th Anniversary of the Market of Organic plus musical entertainment. death of Luigi Einaudi www.neivevinoe.com 16/10 – BOSSOLASCO and Natural Produce International Meeting on Luigi Einaudi Featuring 200 stands and the Designer Info: +39.0173.67.004 Castagnata Chestnut Fair and Liberal Thought organised by the Market of local produce, hobbies and Chocolate Market Polis Association www.comune.cherasco.cn.it From 8/10 to 15/01 – CHERASCO the chance to try local roast chestnuts www.comune.dogliani.cn.it with chickpeas and tripe. Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 Info: +39.0173.70.210 Love and Psyche Info: +39.348.68.17.531 The quiet landscape of figurative art, 19-27/11 – VEZZA D’ALBA both real and transfigured, from the 19th 16/10 – CHERASCO 2/11 – DOGLIANI century to the present day. Regional Truffle Fair Art show at Cherasco’s Palazzo Salmatoris. Fair of Antique Toys Cisrà e Fiera dei Santi and Wines of Vezza d’Alba Dogliani’s historical centre comes alive Entrance free. and Models Truffle auction, market of local delica- www.comune.cherasco.cn.it with over 300 stands and a chance to cies, simulated truffle search, wine tast- 150 stands; 10th edition of the show- sample traditional ‘cisrà’ of chickpeas Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 market of painting, sculpture and ing, entertainments and shows and tripe. www.comune.vezzadalba.it craftsmanship featuring 200 artists. www.comune.dogliani.cn.it 9/10 – DOGLIANI www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Info: +39.0173.65.022 Info: +39.0173.70.210 Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 Walking Around 15/01/2012 – CANALE Dogliani Castello 7-13/11 – CORTEMILIA 16/10 – DIANO D’ALBA White Truffle of Alba A food and wine walk. International Music Competition www.comune.dogliani.cn.it Di Söri in Söri of the Roero Rocche Hills Info: +39.0173.70.210 A gastronomic walk among south-facing Vittoria Caffa Rigetti Prize Truffle market, parade of the ‘trifolao’ A competition for young musicians vineyards (‘sori’) with visits to wineries truffle gatherers and their dogs. and tasting sessions. Booking required. from all over the world. Auditions open 15/10 – SANTO STEFANO BELBO www.enotecadelroero.it www.soridiano.it to the public. Saturday evening grand Info: +39.0173.97.82.28 An Autumn Walk with Pavese Info: +39.0173.46.80.22 final concert with prize-giving. A pleasant stroll through the vineyards www.comunecortemilia.it of S. Stefano Belbo with visits to places 21-23/10 – BAROLO Info: +39.0173.81.027 mentioned in Pavese’s novel ‘The Moon DAILY TOURS and the Bonfires’. Booking required. Cloudhopper Meeting 11-13/11 – PAROLDO WINES AND TRUFFLES www.fondazionecesarepavese.it One-man hot-air balloons with take-off CASTLES AND WINES Info: +39.0141.84.37.30 and landing in the vineyards. L’Estate di San Martino www.barolodibarolo.it Truffle Fair of the High Langa and Ceva Every Saturday and Sunday, all From 15 to 30/10 – Cherasco Info: +39.0173.56.106 Region – Festival of Langa Stone and the ‘Masche’ Witches Re-enactment year round, day trips by bus are National Photo Competition From 1 to 23/10 – CASTIGLIONE T. Witches Dinner by candle-light on organised from Turin, in Italian Exhibition of work from the competition Friday evening. Huge ‘bagna caoda’ and English. Departures from at the Palazzo Comunale of Cherasco. A Toast at Court dinner on Saturday evening followed www.comune.cherasco.cn.it Buffet dinner with wine tasting of by an atmospheric night-time walk Turin and Alba. Info: +39.0172.42.70.50 the new vintage organised by the on the ‘Masche pathways’. 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For furtherPER information INFORMAZIONI and E b PRENOTAZIONI:ooking service: CONSORZIOCONSORZ TURISTICOIO TURISTICO LANGHE MONFERRATOLANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO CALL ROERO CENTER TEL.Tel. +39 +39 0173 0173 362562 362562 - FAX – F ax+39 +39 0173 0173 220237 220237 www.tartufoevino.itwww.tartufoevino.it - [email protected] – [email protected] 2011 Ho w t o Re a c h Sightseeing Tours Us Barolo Barbaresco Tartufo Motorways A6 Torino-Savona – exit at Marene-Cherasco Tour con minibus e accompagnatore A21 Torino-Piacenza – exit at Asti Est then take: Minibus tour with escort A33 Asti-Cuneo – exit at Alba Trains www.ferroviedellostato.it

Airports Tutti i Cuneo Levaldigi – 50 Km LUNEDÌ e Torino Caselle – 90 Km VENERDÌ Genova – 150 Km Every Milano Linate – 170 Km MONDAYand Milano Malpensa – 180 Km Barolo FRIDAY dal/from 16/9

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I I BARBARESCO A Alba TOUR P Levaldigi I A U R Partenza/Departure Cuneo I G Barbaresco L Genova h. 14.00 Savona TARTUFO TOUR Partenza/Departure h. 17.15 Text: Valentina Montisci, Barbara Giorio, Isabella Gianicolo, Mauro Carbone,

Organizzatore: Antonio Degiacomi, Marco Scuderi.

Photographic credits: Giulio Morra, Mauro Rosso, Severino Marcato, Enzo Massa, Bruno Murialdo, Beppe Malò, Clic Foto, Foto Carlo, Foto Giaccone, Le Biglietteria e luogo di partenza Tickets and place of departure Tue Foto di Gallo Mauro, Silvia Muratore, Bullphotos, Marco Molino, Foto Dutto, Alba, piazza Risorgimento ATL Langhe&Roero, Dafna Tal per “Focus On Monferrato”, archivio “anViagi”. antistante l’Ufﬁ cio Turistico Tartufo in front of the Tourist Ofﬁ ce Graphic layout, page design and translation: Pop-Art Studio – Alba Publisher: Edizioni Estel – Treiso © 2011 Per informazioni e prenotazioni / For information and booking Printed by: Stargrafica – San Mauro Torinese (TO) CALL CENTER CONSORZIO TURISTICO LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO Supplemento al n. 143 di “anViagi, vini, miti e strade del Piemonte”. Aut. del Trib. di Alba n. 5/97 del 6/5/1997. Tel. +39 0173 362562

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ENTE FIERA INTERNAZIONALE CONSORZIO TURISTICO DEL TARTUFO BIANCO D’ALBA LANGHE MONFERRATO ROERO e GIOSTRA DELLE CENTO TORRI Alba (CN) – piazza Risorgimento, 2 Alba (CN) – piazza Medford, 3 Tel +39.0173.36.25.62 Tel +39.0173.36.10.51 Fax +39.0173.22.02.37 Fax +39 0173.22.30.22 www.turismodoc.it www.fieradeltartufo.org [email protected] – tutti i diritti riservati © 2011 [email protected]

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