Events

Here are some of the more important forthcoming events in our part of the world. It is far from exhaustive and if you feel there are any I have missed please email me at Darryl@Piemontemio.com.

Weekly Markets (am)

Monday- Monforte d’Alba, La Morra, Mango

Tuesday- Dogliani, Canale d’Alba, Canelli

Wednesday- Neive, Santo Stefano Belbo

Thursday- Castagnole delle Lanze

Friday- Bra, Cortemilia, Murazzano

Saturday- Alba, Asti

Sunday- Costigliole d’Asti

A fuller list can always be found and downloaded at the local tourism site

In 2011 Piedmont celebrates the anniversary of Italy’s 150 years of unified history with a series of events and exhibitions spanning nine months. There has never been a better time to visit this remarkable area. For details of bespoke tours visit www.theItalianWineTours.com.

May

Barbaresco a Tavola – for 3 Fridays around a dozen local restaurants provide an opportunity to taste the new Barbaresco vintage with fixed price menus. around 20 wines each evening

di Cortile in Cortile – the historic centre of Castagnole delle Lanze opens its courtyards for a huge celebration of Barbera with local wine producers, food stalls and lots of music

June

Alba Jazz Festival - Jazz around the city of Alba

July

Alba Music Festival - series of concerts in July and August in the villages of the Langhe and Roero

Monforte Jazz Festival - Open Jazz Festival in historic Monforte d’Alba in the heart of Barolo

September

Asti Palio – historic horse race and market in Asti

Douja d’Or Asti – Annual Festival of food, wine, art and other cultural events

Piacere Barbaresco – immerse yourself in the world of Barbaresco with tastings and tours of the crus

Slow Food Cheese Festival - every other year Bra closes its streets for a massive cheese festival

October

Alba International White Truffle Fair – (and into November) a month of events celebrating the famous Alba White Truffle and other exceptional local produce

Cantina Communale di La Morra – each Saturday in October a chance to taste the Barolos of about a dozen local producers

Coazzolo Cougnà Festival - (9th) Street celebration of typical local produce with lots of stalls,food,wine, music and entertainment

Neive Vino e……. - a full weekend (8th/9th) festival celebrating the amazing wines of the zone in the historic centre. Wine tasting, Local food, arts and crafts, live music etc

November

Costigliole d’Asti - Barbera, I Gusto del Territorio - 4 day Barbera Tasting Festival (4th-7th). 100+ producers, 200 wines!