Alba is located in the middle of the Langhe and Roero hills, near the river Tanaro. In history it is described as the city of one hundred towers for the amount of towers erected during the Middle Ages. Today, there are only a few left, for example the beautiful Astesian Tower. The Tower is located in Piazza Risorgimento, the main square of the city, near the Duomo, and is open to the public. The Cathedral was rebuilt and modified several times since the beginning of its construction in the fifteenth century. The original building was built on the remains of an ancient Roman temple and still preserves 3 ancient entrance portals and the beautiful wooden choir. Alba is known for its food products: truffle, chocolate and wine. Piedmontese wines from the Albese area are renowned all over the world and are all excellent, from Barolo to Barbaresco. Alba is also the city of the great confectionery industry Ferrero. Who does not know his most famous product, that cream to spread on bread of which millions of people are delighted? Of course, let's talk about Nutella of course. But its flagship, the flower of agricultural products, harvested with so much effort is naturally the white truffle of Alba. The white truffle auction takes place every year in Alba from October to November. The scent is unmistakable and intoxicating, during the fair the hint of the delicious tuber hovers around the city. Tens of thousands of visitors don't want to miss the opportunity to buy a little, even a few grams. The prices are very high and the biggest and most expensive truffles will be sold almost all to foreign buyers. In the many restaurants of the city and its surroundings you can taste traditional dishes such as tajarin, fresh pasta, embellished with thin flakes of truffle on top. A dish of pasta like this is really a dream come true!!
Ideal for a weekend, or simply for a food and wine tour, this town in the province of Cuneo offers its visitors the charm of & lt; Strong>Langhe and the vast culture deriving from the ancient origins dating back to the Neolithic and Roman times. The history of Monforte D'Alba is very interesting: its name comes from the Mons Fortis castle of the era medieval. Noteworthy is the story according to which the Castellans were all followers of the Cathar ideology (a heterodoous religious movement defined as a heretic by the Catholic Church). Following a siege, the population was deported to Milan forced to choose between the abjura and the stake. Consistent with their ideas, most chose death rather than abjura it. The local food and wine heritage is very rich, you can stop in different cellars, bars, wineries, enjoying the delicacies of the place surrounded by the exuberant Langarolo panorama. The offer of accommodation is varied: farmhouses, Bed & Breakfasts, pensions, campsites, hostels, rent rooms, apartments, each accommodation is adequate to enjoy the beauty of the territory. The patronal feast is 5 August: we celebrate Our Lady of the Snow. I invite you to discover the land of the vineyards, the flavors of typical local dishes and the exquisiteness of luxury wines.
