.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize concerning Piedmont is actually to be encouraged that youu00e2 $ ve been actually losing out. Florence as well as Rome may be fantastic destinations, yet as the chef-owner of New York Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra recognizes, Piedmont is unquestionably one of Italyu00e2 $ s culinary dental crown jewels (if you really like rich glass of wines, great cheeses, and truffles, that is actually). Surrounded by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, as well as Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Mountain range. The area is home to Italyu00e2 $ s finest winesu00e2 $ " the vineyards of the Langhe and also Roero were actually marked a UNESCO World Culture Siteu00e2 $ " as well as is a best place for any kind of discriminating red or white wine connoisseur. Its Nebbiolo grape is actually improved in to rich Barolos and Barbarescos enjoyed the world over, while the acidic and also mineral-rich terroir also makes excellent Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Food items movement is likewise an amazing place to delight in the food of local artisans as well as impressive local produce. Taste the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain cheeses, treated porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " thought about by lots of to become the best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti dark chocolates, agnolotti or tajarin pasta, and passionate meals like meat braised in Barolo. With each other they supply the charming ingredients for a memorable gastronomic experience.This dish through Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter dressing) is an ode to a comparable creation at Il Centro, a dining establishment in Priocca, Piedmont.Picture through Paola + MurrayWhile the meals and red or white wine are distinguished, so also is actually the regionu00e2 $ s ambience. Piedmont preserves a sophisticated worthy beauty along with historical palaces and also royal residences that populate the landscape and also streetscapes and also is specifically picturesque in the loss as the leaves turn.The itinerary has been curated through Michelin-starred chef Stefano Secchi, who stayed and worked in Piedmont and carries a significant knowledge of the area and also deep-seated relationships along with the areau00e2 $ s cooks, wine makers, as well as producers. This will certainly be Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd time hosting a Culinary Escape to Piedmont after a sold-out expertise in Nov 2023. To get more information concerning his passion as well as enthusiasm for high quality substances, watch him in action at his recognized dining establishment, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was just recently named one of the 10 absolute best Italian dining establishments in the world.HighlightsDelve right into the cooking splendor of Piedmont along with gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who are going to present you to gourmet chefs as well as winemakers he knows personally.Sample the abundant glass of wines of Piedmont at unparalleled vineyards such as Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at several Michelin-starred dining establishments consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food at its finest in the location where it was actually born: dining on exquisite local area products coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate developer for a trip of the manufacturing method, adhered to by a tasting.Take a delicate stroll through the woods in search of truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin with its own stylish famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and great cuisine.Pricing and also DetailsRead on for the total vacation itinerary. In the meantime, some key information: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 per vacationer (needed upon booking to secure a spot) Cost: $7,990 (double occupation) $8,790 (singular occupation) Accommodation: Turin's 5-star Grand Lodging SiteaTo book your vacation: Visit listed below or even call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and also conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Welcome to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s flight terminal and transmission to the metropolitan area center.Check into the resort, found in the historic center of Turin.Take a quick walking trip along the arcaded streets, with the lovely piazze and also past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as elegant boutiques.Attend a welcome supper at Magazzino 52, where the chef takes normal Piedmontese seasonal recipes and provides a contemporary twist.