Alba International White Truffle Fair
3 hEveryone10 October – 6 December 2026
The world white truffle market in Alba's old town, from 10 October to 6 December 2026, with tastings and courses.
Stay2–4 nights
AccessCar from Turin or Milan
BaseAlba
Truffle seasonOct – Dec
Coming up
Coming up in Langhe
What to do
What to do in Langhe
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Truffle Hunt with a Trifolao and Dog near Alba
2 h 30Families and adults; groups of 6 to 50All year; white truffle in autumn
Experience · 2 h 30 · Woodland and tasting · By reservation
Fontanafredda's Historic Cellars in Serralunga d'Alba
1 h 30Adults; the tasting is not for minorsAll year
Visit to Fontanafredda's historic cellars in Serralunga d'Alba, with a tasting of three wines including a Barolo; 1 h 30 from €35.
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Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Plan the trip
Langhe, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Langhe
September and October bring the grape harvest and the colours of the vines; from October to early December it's white truffle season and the Alba fair. In summer it's hot and in January many wineries cut their hours.
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How you travel
Langhe your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
By car, from hill to hill
The Langhe are explored by car: Alba, Barolo, Serralunga, Monforte and Treiso are less than half an hour from each other, along narrow ridge roads. Turin is an hour away by motorway. Without a car you reach Alba by train, but not the wineries or the vineyard villages.
110–220 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to sleepPalazzo Finati, in the centre…
- Getting aroundTurin – Alba, an hour…
- Where to eatOsteria dell'Arco, in the centre…
- ServicesAlba's centre is a limited-traffic…
Where to sleep
- Palazzo Finati, in the centre of Alba; ask where to park, the old town is limited-traffic
- Cà San Ponzio, in Vergne, five minutes from Barolo, with private parking included
- Il Boscareto, in Serralunga, with covered parking and electric chargers (open from late March to autumn)
Getting around
- Turin – Alba, an hour by motorway; Alba – Barolo, about 25 minutes
- In Barolo, park once: the WiMu and Marchesi di Barolo are a few steps away
- If there are tastings, have someone who does not drink drive
Where to eat
- Osteria dell'Arco, in the centre of Alba, on foot from the car park
- Trattoria della Posta, in the countryside of Monforte, open on Sunday lunchtime
- La Ciau del Tornavento, in Treiso, for the special meal
Services
- Alba's centre is a limited-traffic zone: park outside the old town
Fly to Turin and hire a car to Alba
Turin is the airport for the Langhe for those leaving Spain: there are direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and from Caselle airport to Alba it is about 90 km, a little over an hour by motorway. Milan Malpensa has more routes from Spain, but is about two hours by car. Hire the car at the airport: the wineries and vineyard villages do not have good public transport.
- Getting thereTurin Caselle (TRN), a little…
- Getting aroundHire car at the airport…
- Where to sleepPalazzo Finati, in the centre…
- ServicesTurin – Alba train for…
Getting there
- Turin Caselle (TRN), a little over an hour from Alba by car
- Milan Malpensa (MXP), with more flights from Spain, about two hours away
- Without a car, train from Turin to Alba and a taxi or organised tour for the wineries
Getting around
- Hire car at the airport: it is what you need for Barolo, Serralunga and Treiso
- Alba is visited on foot; park outside the historic centre
Where to sleep
- Palazzo Finati, in the centre of Alba, for the first night and for those arriving by train
- Cà San Ponzio, among the vines beside Barolo, if you already have a car
Services
- Turin – Alba train for those who do not drive
How much does it cost?
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Who you're with
Langhe for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Vineyards, castles and truffle dogs
The Langhe may seem like a destination for adults because of the wine, but with children it works if you alternate: a winery for the grown-ups and a castle, a museum or the woods for them. Distances are short and almost everything is less than half an hour by car.
- What works bestThe truffle hunt with a…
- Where to sleepAlba, with more services and…
- Where to eatTajarin and agnolotti in any…
- Keep in mindTastings are not for minors…
What works best
- The truffle hunt with a trifolao and dogs in Piobesi d'Alba
- The WiMu in Barolo, with a family rate on the second Sunday of each month
- Grinzane Cavour Castle, €3 for ages 6 to 14 and free for under-6s
- The Alba fair, with activities for children on autumn weekends
Where to sleep
- Alba, with more services and a train station
- Farmhouses among the vineyards, with a garden and room to run around
Where to eat
- Tajarin and agnolotti in any osteria: almost all children like them
- Picnics with views at the villages' viewpoints
Keep in mind
- Tastings are not for minors: have a plan B for them at every winery
- The roads have lots of bends: watch out if anyone gets carsick
- In November it is cold and foggy in the morning
What to do as a family
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're drivingif you're flying
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Palazzo Finati
Why we like it: Bed and breakfast in an early 19th-century townhouse in Alba's historic centre, with nine rooms and breakfast under brick vaults.
Cà San Ponzio
Why we like it: Family country house among vines and hazelnut trees in Vergne, five minutes from Barolo, with twelve balcony rooms, a pool with views of Monviso and a small spa.
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Il Boscareto Resort & SPA
Why we like it: Luxury resort with 49 rooms above the vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba, with a glass-walled pool spa and the fine-dining restaurant La Rei Natura; reopens on 27 March.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Langhe
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Osteria dell'Arco
What to order: La Tradizione to start (Russian salad, knife-beaten raw meat and vitello tonnato), the tajarin "40 tuorli" and the bunet for dessert.
Trattoria della Posta
What to order: The veal rotondino with old-style tonnata sauce, the 30-yolk tajarin cut by knife with ragù and the roast kid or rabbit.
La Ciau del Tornavento
What to order: The agnolotti del plin ai tre arrosti (€30), with truffle in autumn, or the surprise menu of the day's market (€140) if the whole table goes.
Nearby
Near Langhe
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Two wineries a day, not four
Each visit lasts an hour and a half. With two a day you have time to eat unhurried and see the villages.
- 2Barolo in a single stroll
In the village of Barolo you have the WiMu and the Marchesi di Barolo cellars a few steps apart. Park once.
- 3November, for the truffle
The Alba fair, the weekends with the fullest programme and the world auction at Grinzane Cavour all coincide.
Driving after tastings
The roads are narrow and winding. Choose a driver, spit at tastings or hire a transfer.
How do you get there from Spain?
Fly to Turin Caselle or Milan Malpensa. Alba, the capital of the Langhe, has a train from Turin, but the wineries and hill villages (Barolo, La Morra, Serralunga, Grinzane) are scattered and the bus doesn't reach everything. The practical thing is to hire a car at the airport.
How do you get around the hills?
By car, along narrow roads from ridge to ridge, over short distances: the distances between Alba, Barolo and Serralunga are counted in a few kilometres. If you're going tasting, have someone who doesn't drink do the driving or hire a transfer with a driver. Alba is the base with the most services; the wine villages are quieter.
What do you need to book in advance?
Wineries are visited by reservation, and weekends have few places. In truffle season, from October to early December, book a table and accommodation weeks ahead too: the Alba fair fills the area. Truffle hunts are confirmed by email, not on the spot.
Where to eat and sleep?
For eating, the Osteria dell'Arco serves tajarin and plin in the centre of Alba at osteria prices; the Trattoria della Posta, in the countryside near Monforte d'Alba, has been in the same family since 1875 and opens on Sunday lunchtime; and La Ciau del Tornavento, in Treiso, is the MICHELIN-starred table for the special meal.
For sleeping, Palazzo Finati is a bed and breakfast in a small palace in the centre of Alba, useful if you arrive by train; Cà San Ponzio is a country house with a pool among the vines five minutes from Barolo, closed from December to February; and Il Boscareto, in Serralunga d'Alba, is the resort with a spa, open from the end of March.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need?
Three nights: one day for Alba and the truffle, another for Barolo and Grinzane Cavour, and another for Serralunga wineries.
Can you visit without a car?
Alba yes, by train from Turin. For wineries and villages you need a car, a taxi or an organised tour.
When is the truffle fair?
In 2026, from 10 October to 6 December, in Alba. The world auction is on 8 November at Grinzane Cavour castle.
Are there activities for children?
Yes. The WiMu in Barolo has a family rate, Grinzane Cavour castle costs €3 for children and on the truffle hunt they follow the dogs through the woods.
How much does a winery visit cost?
From about €35 per person with a tasting of three wines, for example at Fontanafredda.