The annual autumn Alba Truffle Fair and the Christmas season are two magical moments in the Langhe.
The annual Alba truffle fair
Every year in autumn the world watches as the Langhe region celebrates one of its most precious treasures: the white truffle. And both visitors and gourmet connoisseurs cannot miss the Alba Truffle Fair, scheduled in the beautiful town of Alba in the Langhe from 12 October to 8 December 2024.
Show cooking and truffle and wine tastings
The fair, which represents one of the main showcases of haute gastronomy and Italian excellence, attracts visitors and enthusiasts from all over the world, and offers the opportunity - in addition to purchasing precious truffles - to immerse oneself in a world of show cooking, product and wine tastings, cooking classes, and exquisite dinners.
The UVE Rooms and Wine Bar is close to Alba
To best enjoy this extraordinary feast of the senses, what better than to stay at UVE Rooms & Wine Bar in La Morra (CN), an enchanted village suspended among the hills just 15 minutes' drive from Alba. With just eight rooms and suites in an atmosphere of refined luxury this tastefully restored historical relais, is strategically positioned to allow guests to move easily around the Langhe. 
A magical Christmas in the Langhe
And then it is Christmas and in the Langhe it is a time to relax with friends and family gently clasping a glass of fine wine produced in these lands while savouring a tasting the typical Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo wines produced by local vineyards and which are also the names of the elegant rooms and suites at the UVE Rooms & Wine Bar in La Morra. Leading up to Christmas a magical itinerary unfolds in La Morra with displays and activities for all ages scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, while the beautiful Piazza Alfieri in nearby Asti hosts a glittering Christmas market selling handicrafts, local food and wine specialties and many original and unique gift ideas. For information: www.uvelanghe.it
