.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize regarding Piedmont is actually to become convinced that youu00e2 $ ve been actually missing out. Florence as well as Rome may be actually wonderful destinations, but as the chef-owner of New york city Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra recognizes, Piedmont is actually undoubtedly some of Italyu00e2 $ s cooking crown gems (if you love rich red wines, fine cheeses, as well as truffles, that is actually). Surrounded through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and also Liguria to the south, Piedmont is in the foothills of the Alps. The area is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s greatest winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe and also Roero were actually assigned a UNESCO Globe Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and also is actually a top destination for any critical wine fanatic. Its Nebbiolo grape is actually enhanced right into abundant Barolos and also Barbarescos appreciated all over the world, while the acidic as well as mineral-rich terroir also creates enviable Gavi and also Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Meals activity is actually likewise a fantastic spot to delight in the meals of local artisans and also exquisite neighborhood fruit and vegetables. Sample the white truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain range cheeses, treated porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " thought about through many to be the most ideal in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti delicious chocolates, agnolotti or even tajarin spaghetti, as well as profuse meals like meat braised in Barolo. All together they supply the charming components for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.This dish through Gourmet chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi along with butter dressing) is a lyric to a similar development at Il Centro, a dining establishment in Priocca, Piedmont.Photograph by Paola + MurrayWhile the food items and red or white wine are actually set apart, therefore as well is the regionu00e2 $ s feel. Piedmont maintains a sophisticated worthy beauty along with historical palaces and royal residences that dot the yard and streetscapes as well as is actually particularly stunning in the fall as the leaves turn.The travel plan has been curated through Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who lived as well as worked in Piedmont and takes a substantial expertise of the location and also deep-seated links with the areau00e2 $ s chefs, wine makers, as well as manufacturers. This will definitely be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second opportunity holding a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out adventure in Nov 2023. To learn more about his enthusiasm and also interest for high quality elements, view him in action at his recognized restaurant, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually lately named one of the 10 absolute best Italian restaurants in the world.HighlightsDelve into the culinary splendor of Piedmont along with chef Stefano Secchi, that will launch you to gourmet chefs as well as winemakers he knows personally.Sample the abundant red wines of Piedmont at world-class wineries like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at numerous Michelin-starred dining establishments consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food at its finest in the location where it was actually birthed: eating on beautiful neighborhood products from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a chocolate producer for a trip of the development procedure, followed by a tasting.Take a delicate wander through the woods looking for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded metropolitan area of Turin with its own sophisticated historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also fine cuisine.Pricing and DetailsRead on for the full vacation itinerary. In the meantime, some vital info: Dates: October 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $thousand per visitor (called for upon making a reservation for to protect a location) Cost: $7,990 (dual occupation) $8,790 (single occupancy) Hotel: Turin's 5-star Grand Accommodation SiteaTo publication your journey: Visit below or even call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms as well as conditionsItineraryDay 1 (Oct 18): Welcome to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport and also transactions to the metropolitan area center.Check right into the hotels and resort, found in the historical facility of Turin.Take a brief walking trip along the arcaded roads, through the attractive piazze as well as past the famous cafu00c3 u00a9 s and exquisite boutiques.Attend an invited supper at Magazzino 52, where the cook takes typical Piedmontese seasonal meals and also provides a modern variation.