.To hear Stefano Secchi rhapsodize concerning Piedmont is actually to be convinced that youu00e2 $ ve been missing out. Florence and also Rome may be actually wonderful places, however as the chef-owner of The big apple Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred restaurant Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra recognizes, Piedmont is actually doubtlessly some of Italyu00e2 $ s culinary crown jewels (if you adore rich white wines, alright cheeses, and also truffles, that is actually). Surrounded by France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and Liguria to the south, Piedmont remains in the foothills of the Mountain range. The region is actually home to Italyu00e2 $ s ideal winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe and Roero were assigned a UNESCO Globe Culture Siteu00e2 $ " as well as is a top destination for any kind of discerning white wine aficionado. Its own Nebbiolo grape is actually transformed right into rich Barolos as well as Barbarescos delighted in the world over, while the acid and also mineral-rich terroir also makes excellent Gavi and also Arneis white wines.The home to the Slow Meals action is additionally a wonderful area to enjoy the food of local area craftsmens and flawless nearby fruit and vegetables. Sample the white truffles of Alba, Alpine mountain cheeses, cured chickens, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " thought about by many to become the most effective in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti chocolates, agnolotti or even tajarin noodles, and passionate meals like beef braised in Barolo. Together they offer the elegant active ingredients for a remarkable gastronomic experience.This dish by Gourmet chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter sauce) is a lyric to an identical production at Il Centro, a bistro in Priocca, Piedmont.Photo by Paola + MurrayWhile the food as well as white wine are identified, therefore also is the regionu00e2 $ s environment. Piedmont keeps a sophisticated honorable charm along with historical castles and also royal residences that populate the garden and streetscapes and also is specifically charming in the loss as the fallen leaves turn.The plan has actually been actually curated through Michelin-starred chef Stefano Secchi, who stayed and also operated in Piedmont as well as takes an extensive expertise of the area and also deep hookups with the areau00e2 $ s chefs, winemakers, as well as manufacturers. This will certainly be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s 2nd opportunity holding a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out experience in Nov 2023. To find out more about his enthusiasm and excitement for quality components, enjoy him in action at his recognized bistro, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually lately named some of the 10 ideal Italian bistros in the world.HighlightsDelve in to the cooking splendor of Piedmont along with cook Stefano Secchi, who will certainly introduce you to chefs and wine makers he recognizes personally.Sample the rich white wines of Piedmont at outstanding wineries like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred dining establishments consisting of Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Meals at its own finest in the area where it was actually birthed: dining on superb neighborhood products coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a dark chocolate developer for a trip of the manufacturing method, complied with through a tasting.Take a delicate walk by means of the woods looking for truffles.Enjoy the arcaded area of Turin with its own sophisticated historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also fine cuisine.Pricing and DetailsRead on for the full getaway plan. Meanwhile, some vital information: Dates: Oct 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $thousand per traveler (required upon scheduling to protect an area) Rate: $7,990 (dual settlement) $8,790 (singular settlement) Lodging: Turin's 5-star Grand Hotel SiteaTo manual your excursion: Visit listed below or refer to as 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 airport terminal and also move to the city center.Check right into the accommodation, positioned in the historic facility of Turin.Take a brief strolling trip along the arcaded streets, with the beautiful piazze as well as past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also classy boutiques.Attend an appreciated dinner at Magazzino 52, where the chef takes common Piedmontese in season dishes and gives them a contemporary variation.