Food festivals and events in Langhe e Roero 2026
“The hills of Langhe and Roero, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are the realm of white tartufo and the great red wines of Piedmont.”
Tartufo and Nebbiolo
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The largest Tartufo Bianco d'Alba ever found weighed 1.89 kg and was sold at auction in 2007 for $330,000.
Nutella was invented in Alba in 1964 by Michele Ferrero, evolving from the Giandujot cream.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Barbaresco
A great red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, elegant and long-lived.
Nocciola Piemonte
The Tonda Gentile of the Langhe, a fundamental ingredient in gianduia.
A soft-paste goat cheese, Italy's oldest PDO cheese.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Piedmont Wine Landscapes: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
A wine-making cultural landscape reflecting a millennia-old tradition of winemaking.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba
An autumn showcase dedicated to white truffle, featuring a world auction and tastings.
Assedio di Canelli
A historical reenactment of the 1613 battle with a parade in 17th-century costumes.
Palio degli Asini di Alba
An ironic take on a traditional palio, born as a parody of the Palio di Asti, since 1932.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro
A forested area with oak groves and natural habitats along the Tanaro river.
Personaggi Illustri
Beppe Fenoglio
WriterAuthor of "The Partisan Johnny" and "The Ruin," born and raised in Alba.
Cesare Pavese
WriterAuthor of "The Moon and the Bonfires," set in the Langhe where he spent his childhood.
Michele Ferrero
EntrepreneurFounder of the Ferrero confectionery empire in Alba and inventor of Nutella.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Alba is called "the city of a hundred towers" for its numerous medieval towers still visible today.”
“The Langhe take their name from the Celtic term "langà," which means tongue of land.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
In Langhe and Roero you'll find 5 protected designation products, including: Tartufo Bianco d'Alba (PAT), Barolo (DOCG), Barbaresco (DOCG), Nocciola Piemonte (IGP), and Robiola di Roccaverano (DOP).
2What should I eat in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
Signature dishes of Langhe and Roero include: Tajarin al tartufo bianco, Vitello tonnato, Agnolotti del plin, Bagna càuda, and Bonet. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO sites are in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
Langhe and Roero is home to one UNESCO heritage site: Piedmont Wine Landscapes: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato (Cultural, 2014).
4What are the most famous festivals in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
Major festivals and events in Langhe and Roero include: Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba (Alba, October-December); Vinum (Alba, April-May); Palio degli Asini (Alba, First Sunday in October); Mangialonga (Cossano Belbo, September).
5What natural parks are in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Langhe and Roero include: Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Langhe and Roero?expand_more
Festivals in Langhe and Roero are organized by local communities such as the Ente Fiera del Tartufo di Alba, Pro Loco di Barolo, and Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are custodians of the region's gastronomic traditions.