«Iwe inaugurate the Truffle Fair, which from this year is national: Asti has entered the circuit of the main fairs thanks to teamwork. We celebrate the culture of the truffle which is not only good food, but also culture, history, tradition, knowledge ».
In the words of the councilor Loretta Bologna “the ingredients” of the fair that today 27 November and tomorrow 28 will occupy the historic center together with the second edition of «Asti Palazzi del Gusto. The thousand scents of Monferrato ». An opportunity to deepen the knowledge of the Piedmontese autumn products of excellence through show cooking, sensory analyzes and tastings, purchases.
Palazzo Alfieri
It is the seat of the “Truffle Market”, where you can buy from the trifulau. The Quality Commission certifies the quality standards for each truffle. The “Consumer Desk” chaired by the Quality Control Judges will be available to inform consumers about their purchase rights, collect reports and provide advice on the conservation and consumption of truffles.
Tomorrow, at 16.30, the “best dish” and the “best single truffle” on display will be awarded, with the participation of Cristiano Militello, in collaboration with Atam. Palazzo Alfieri also hosts the exhibition “Materic Art. Vineyards and truffles” by Ezio Ferraris, an artist winemaker who creates works of art with truffles, leaves, clay, sulfur, copper sulphate, pomace, grape seeds, bark, clay and vine shoots .
Ottolenghi Palace
The Hall of Mirrors is the reference for discovering the organoleptic characteristics of the truffle and the wines of Monferrato, Langhe and Roero. Led by the judges of the National Center for Truffle Studies, the «Sensory analyzes» propose olfactory tastings, sensory tests and practical tests: today and tomorrow at 11am. Space also for the «wine tastings» with the Asti Ais delegation. They are dedicated to “The thousand shades of Moscato d’Asti” with the Asti DOCG Consortium (today at 3pm); to the «Nuances of Monferrato» with the Barbera Consortium (today at 5.30 pm). Tomorrow the tour in the bubbles of Asti (at 3 pm) and in the «Nuances of Barbera» (at 5.30 pm) by the respective Consortia. To participate in these events, for a fee, it is necessary to book (www.fieradeltartufo.org. / Asti-palazzidel-gusto).
Military brotherhood on leave
In via Bonzanigo space for food, with “Foodies Moments”: in the show cooking, truffles meet signature cuisine. At the end of the lessons with the chefs, the dishes will be tasted with a glass of organic wine with the association of organic wine producers. Today with Gabriele Boffa – Locanda del Sant’Uffizio, Enrico Bartolini (at 11) and with Dieho Bongiovanni (at 18). Tomorrow with Marco Molano – I Due Buoi (at 11), Andrea Larossa of the homonymous restaurant (at 18). For a fee, upon reservation (www.fieradeltartufo.org/asti-palazzi-del-gusto).
Municipality
In the hall today and tomorrow, market of typical products of the «twin» Valence, 8). Biberach should also have been present but the transfer was canceled.
Old Town
Tomorrow, in the streets of the historic center, it will be possible to buy wines from Langhe Monferrato and Roero, agri-food products offered by companies also from outside the region.
The Fair is organized by the Municipality with the International Alba White Truffle Fair and the National Center for Truffle Studies, with the support of the Crat Foundation, the Barbera and Asti DOCG Consortiums, the Astigiani Hoteliers and Restaurateurs association, Confcommercio and the Asti Museums Foundation. –