.To listen to Stefano Secchi rhapsodize concerning Piedmont is actually to become convinced that youu00e2 $ ve been actually missing out. Florence and also Rome might be splendid destinations, however as the chef-owner of New york city Cityu00e2 $ s Michelin-starred dining establishment Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra understands, Piedmont is certainly among Italyu00e2 $ s culinary crown gems (if you love rich glass of wines, fine cheeses, and truffles, that is actually). Surrounded through France to the west, Switzerland to the north, and Liguria to the south, Piedmont resides in the foothills of the Alps. The region is home to Italyu00e2 $ s finest winesu00e2 $ " the wineries of the Langhe as well as Roero were actually assigned a UNESCO World Heritage Siteu00e2 $ " and also is a leading destination for any type of critical red wine lover. Its Nebbiolo grape is actually changed right into wealthy Barolos as well as Barbarescos enjoyed the world over, while the acid as well as mineral-rich terroir also creates excellent Gavi and Arneis white colored wines.The home to the Slow Meals action is also an awesome area to delight in the food items of local area craftsmans as well as impressive local area produce. Test the white colored truffles of Alba, Alpine hill cheeses, cured chickens, hazelnutsu00e2 $ " looked at by lots of to be the greatest in the worldu00e2 $ " giandujotti delicious chocolates, agnolotti or even tajarin pasta, as well as profuse foods like beef braised in Barolo. With each other they give the superb substances for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.This food by Chef Secchi (porcini gnocchi with butter dressing) is actually an ode to a comparable creation at Il Centro, a dining establishment in Priocca, Piedmont.Photograph by Paola + MurrayWhile the meals and also white wine are identified, thus too is actually the regionu00e2 $ s atmosphere. Piedmont preserves a sophisticated remarkable charm along with historical fortress and royal residences that populate the garden and streetscapes and also is especially attractive in the loss as the leaves turn.The schedule has been actually curated through Michelin-starred gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who resided and also functioned in Piedmont and brings a considerable expertise of the region and also deeper relationships with the areau00e2 $ s chefs, wine makers, as well as manufacturers. This will be actually Secchiu00e2 $ s second time hosting a Culinary Retreat to Piedmont after a sold-out experience in November 2023. To learn more about his enthusiasm as well as interest for high quality active ingredients, watch him in action at his celebrated dining establishment, Rezdu00c3 u00b4 ra, which was actually just recently named one of the 10 greatest Italian bistros in the world.HighlightsDelve into the culinary richness of Piedmont with gourmet chef Stefano Secchi, who are going to present you to cooks and also wine makers he recognizes personally.Sample the rich wines of Piedmont at world-class wineries like Marchesi di Barolo.Dine at many Michelin-starred dining establishments featuring Allu00e2 $ Enoteca and also Ristorante Del Cambio.Experience Slow Meals at its finest in the location where it was actually birthed: eating on beautiful neighborhood items coming from Castelmagno cheese to truffles to hazelnuts.Join a delicious chocolate producer for a tour of the creation procedure, adhered to through a tasting.Take a gentle wander with the woods trying to find truffles.Enjoy the arcaded urban area of Turin along with its own elegant historical cafu00c3 u00a9 s and also fine cuisine.Pricing and also DetailsRead on for the full trip schedule. For the time being, some essential details: Dates: October 18u00e2 $ " 25, 2025Deposit: $1000 every traveler (required upon reserving to safeguard a location) Rate: $7,990 (double settlement) $8,790 (single tenancy) Resort: Turin's 5-star Grand Accommodation SiteaTo publication your journey: Go to listed here or even refer to as 1-877-298-9677Questions?: Reservations@academic-travel.com or even 1-877-298-9677Terms as well as conditionsItineraryDay 1 (October 18): Accept to TurinArrive at Turinu00e2 $ s airport and transactions to the metropolitan area center.Check in to the lodging, located in the famous facility of Turin.Take a short strolling scenic tour along the arcaded roads, by means of the beautiful piazze and also past the historic cafu00c3 u00a9 s and elegant boutiques.Attend a welcome dinner at Magazzino 52, where the chef takes normal Piedmontese in season meals as well as provides a present-day variation.