5–12 November 2026 · Florence · Valeggio sul Mincio · Modena · Bologna · San Giovanni in Persiceto · Milan · Bergamo · Cerretto Langhe · Alba
We began in Florence and finished in Alba, surrounded by the extraordinary aromas of the white truffle.
Between those two places, our White Truffle Road Trip took us through Tuscany, the pasta traditions of Valeggio sul Mincio, the countryside of Emilia-Romagna, Milan, Bergamo and finally the hills of Piedmont.
At Vini e Vecchi Sapori and Del Fagioli, we returned to the comforting traditions of Tuscan cooking. At Alla Borsa, we discovered the delicate art of handmade tortellini. Casa Maria Luigia brought us into the world of Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, while Ahimè and Antica Osteria del Mirasole revealed different sides of Emilia-Romagna.
In Milan, we moved from the extraordinary pizzas of Confine to Diego Rossi's deeply personal cooking at Trippa. At Da Vittorio, the Cerea family shared their history and the memories behind their dishes.
And finally, Piedmont. The truffle forests, the wines of the Langhe, and a remarkable white truffle lunch at Piazza Duomo, where Enrico Crippa reminded me once again why his restaurant has been my favorite in Italy for so many years.
Along the way, I asked questions, recorded conversations, and listened to chefs, families and sommeliers explain the food and wine they had prepared for us.
I wanted to preserve those voices alongside the photographs, so the memories would remain long after the journey ended.
Here are the meals we shared, the bottles we drank, and the people who made them possible.
For everyone who traveled with us, I hope these stories bring back the flavors, the laughter and the little moments you may already have forgotten.
And if you weren't there, come and join us.
We'll take you through it, one table at a time. ❤️
