Buongiorno!
Autumn in Italy means one thing: truffle season. As the vineyards turn gold and the air cools, Alba in Piedmont becomes the heart of Italian fall — filled with the earthy aroma of white truffles, fresh pasta, and Barolo swirling in every glass.
Today’s Place
Alba Truffle Fair (Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba) — every October, chefs, farmers, and food lovers gather to celebrate the rare white truffle. The cobbled streets overflow with tastings, music, and that unmistakable autumn energy.
Learn more: Official Alba Truffle Fair
Pop-art pit stop: Warm up your home with the golden hues of our Peaches in the Piazza Print — a cozy slice of Italian harvest charm that pairs beautifully with a candle, a bowl of buttered tajarin, and the hum of Italian jazz.
Bite & Sip
Dish: Tajarin al Tartufo Bianco — Piedmont’s silkiest egg pasta dressed simply with butter and shaved white truffle.
Tip: Keep it minimal — no garlic or cheese. Let the truffle do the talking.
Try it: Eataly — Tajarin al Tartufo Bianco Recipe
Drink: Barolo — deep, dry, and born from the same hills as the truffle itself.
Sip intel: Wine Folly — Barolo Wine Guide
Italian Word of the Day
“Profumo” (pro-FOO-mo) — scent or aroma.
Esempio: “L’autunno ad Alba ha il profumo del tartufo bianco.”
Soundtrack
“Autumn (L’autunno) — Vivaldi”
Listen: Spotify — Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Autumn I. Allegro
Shop the Look
If You Go
The Alba Truffle Fair runs through mid-November. Go early for the freshest finds, and bring cash — truffles are prized treasures. Pair your visit with a winery tour in nearby Barolo or La Morra.
Check schedule: Fiera del Tartufo — Official Site