.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is to become encouraged that youu00e2 $ ve been missing out. Florence and also Rome may be excellent destinations, however as the chef-owner of New york city Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra understands, Piedmont is doubtlessly among Italyu00e2 $ s culinary dental crown gems (if you enjoy wealthy wines, alright cheeses, as well as truffles, that is). Neighbored through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. The region is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s finest winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe and Roero were actually assigned a UNESCO Planet Ancestry Siteu00e2 $ " and also is actually a leading location for any discriminating a glass of wine connoisseur. Its Nebbiolo grape is changed right into abundant Barolos as well as Barbarescos enjoyed everywhere, while the acidic as well as mineral-rich terroir also generates respectable Gavi as well as Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Meals action is also an awesome location to appreciate the food items of nearby artisans and also impressive local produce. Test the white truffles of Alba, Alpine hill cheeses, treated meat products, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " thought about by lots of to be the most effective in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti chocolates, agnolotti or even tajarin noodles, and also hearty foods like meat braised in Barolo. Together they offer the splendid active ingredients for a memorable gastronomic experience.This food by Gourmet chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter dressing) is an ode to an identical development at Il Centro, a dining establishment in Priocca, Piedmont.Picture through Paola + MurrayWhile the meals and also red wine are differentiated, thus too is actually the regionu00e2 $ s ambience. Piedmont keeps a classy dignified beauty along with historic palaces and palaces that populate the yard and streetscapes and also is especially attractive in the autumn as the leaves turn.The travel plan has been curated through Michelin-starred cook Stefano Secchi, that resided and also worked in Piedmont and delivers a substantial understanding of the region along with deep links with the areau00e2 $ s gourmet chefs, winemakers, and also developers. This will certainly be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd time throwing a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out knowledge in November 2023. To read more regarding his enthusiasm as well as enthusiasm for high quality active ingredients, watch him in action at his popular bistro, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually lately named one of the 10 ideal Italian dining establishments in the world.HighlightsDelve into the culinary splendor of Piedmont along with cook Stefano Secchi, who are going to offer you to cooks as well as winemakers he recognizes personally.Sample the wealthy glass of wines of Piedmont at first-rate wineries including Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at several Michelin-starred bistros consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca as well as Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food items at its finest in the region where it was actually birthed: eating on splendid local area items from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a chocolate producer for an excursion of the creation process, observed by a tasting.Take a gentle wander via the forest looking for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin along with its exquisite historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and fine cuisine.Pricing and also DetailsRead on for the total getaway travel plan. Meanwhile, some key information: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 per traveler (required upon making a reservation for to protect a spot) Price: $7,990 (double occupation) $8,790 (singular occupation) Hotels and resort: Turin's 5-star Grand Hotel SiteaTo publication your vacation: Browse through here or call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or even 1-877-298-9677Terms as well as conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Welcome to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport as well as transactions to the city center.Check right into the hotel, positioned in the historic facility of Turin.Take a quick strolling excursion along the arcaded streets, through the beautiful piazze as well as past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as sophisticated boutiques.Attend an appreciated supper at Magazzino 52, where the gourmet chef takes typical Piedmontese periodic foods and also provides a modern variation.