.To hear Stefano Secchi rhapsodize concerning Piedmont is actually to be persuaded that youu00e2 $ ve been losing out. Florence and Rome might be fantastic locations, yet as the chef-owner of Nyc Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred bistro Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra understands, Piedmont is actually certainly one of Italyu00e2 $ s culinary crown jewels (if you really like rich red wines, great cheeses, and truffles, that is). Neighbored through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and also Liguria to the south, Piedmont resides in the foothills of the . The area is home to Italyu00e2 $ s finest winesu00e2 $ " the vineyards of the Langhe and Roero were assigned a UNESCO Planet Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and also is actually a leading location for any sort of critical white wine aficionado. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually enhanced in to rich Barolos and also Barbarescos enjoyed all over the world, while the acid and also mineral-rich terroir likewise produces excellent Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Food action is also a wonderful place to delight in the food of local craftsmans and also impressive neighborhood fruit and vegetables. Experience the white truffles of Alba, Alpine hill cheeses, treated porks, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " looked at through lots of to become the best in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti dark chocolates, agnolotti or even tajarin noodles, and hearty foods like beef braised in Barolo. All together they deliver the beautiful substances for a memorable gastronomic experience.This meal by Gourmet chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter dressing) is a lyric to a comparable creation at Il Centro, a bistro in Priocca, Piedmont.Photo through Paola + MurrayWhile the food items and red or white wine are actually distinguished, thus also is the regionu00e2 $ s ambience. Piedmont preserves an elegant worthy charm with famous castles and royal residences that populate the garden as well as streetscapes and also is actually specifically stunning in the fall as the fallen leaves turn.The travel plan has actually been actually curated through Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who stayed and also did work in Piedmont and also delivers a comprehensive expertise of the region as well as deep links along with the areau00e2 $ s chefs, wine makers, as well as developers. This will be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second opportunity hosting a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out knowledge in November 2023. For more information about his enthusiasm and also enthusiasm for high quality substances, see him in action at his celebrated restaurant, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually lately named among the 10 best Italian bistros in the world.HighlightsDelve in to the cooking splendor of Piedmont with gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, that will certainly launch you to cooks and wine makers he understands personally.Sample the abundant white wines of Piedmont at first-rate wineries such as Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred restaurants consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca as well as Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Food items at its finest in the location where it was birthed: eating on beautiful neighborhood items coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a chocolate developer for a scenic tour of the production method, observed by a tasting.Take a mild stroll through the forest looking for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded metropolitan area of Turin with its elegant historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s as well as great cuisine.Pricing as well as DetailsRead on for the total retreat schedule. For the time being, some crucial information: Dates: October 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $thousand every vacationer (called for upon making a reservation for to protect a spot) Price: $7,990 (double tenancy) $8,790 (single tenancy) Hotels and resort: Turin's 5-star Grand Hotels and resort SiteaTo book your vacation: Visit here or call 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or 1-877-298-9677Terms and also conditionsItineraryDay 1 (October 18): Invite to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s flight terminal as well as transfer to the area center.Check into the hotel, positioned in the historic center of Turin.Take a short walking tour along the arcaded streets, through the attractive piazze as well as past the historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also classy boutiques.Attend an invited supper at Magazzino 52, where the gourmet chef takes normal Piedmontese seasonal meals and also gives them a modern twist.