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Alba: capital of truffle and wine

Forty-five minutes away lies the most gastronomic city in Italy. Alba has the highest density of Michelin stars in the country — and the liveliest market on Saturdays.

Say Piedmont and you say truffles and great wine. Alba is about a 45-minute drive from the B&B. Alba has the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, so true gourmets can really treat their taste buds here.

White truffles and the Saturday market

Besides the better-known black truffle, Alba lies at the heart of the white truffle season in Piedmont. This season runs from September to January. Every Saturday you can wander the proper Italian market in the narrow streets, where you'll find all sorts of local specialities.