White Truffle Season
Piedmont's white truffle (tartufo bianco) sells at auction for €4,000+ per kilo. The Alba International Truffle Fair (every weekend Oct 5–Dec 8) lets you smell, taste, and buy via dog hunters who'll demonstrate finds in nearby forests.
Practical info
Train from Turin (1h). Book trifolau (truffle dog walk) experiences via Alba tourism. October dishes: tajarin pasta with truffle shavings, fonduta.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 17°C · low 10°C · 8 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Black truffle season (Provence, December–March) — same idea, half the price
Pair with
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