Like every year, the third weekend of November, in Asti held the exhibition truffle markets.

Three days to know the Monferrato, its traditions, its perfumes and its colours.

In the city that has international renown to be the homeland of the precious tuber where you celebrate the perfume, the history and future of truffle. In praise of Virgil doesn't make sufficient homage to this precious gift of land that touches the imagination, In addition to the palate of men.

Asti tradition of a rich winter cuisine marries joy to raise a glass and brings a touch of color. Isn't this just what you expect tourists who unexpectedly finds entertainment other than usual and gastronomic festival will have the chance to join good food taste of music, stories and see the jugglers perform, in a alliettata atmosphere by stalls with peep hatched from rare hands of local artisans. Parade the stalls rich winter products. The truffle, our great protagonist, He became a star when the same square under the arcades and the streets of the city centre thanks to the stalls of trifolau and tabui (Truffle dog) extends a long happy and whole parada fragrant truffles. There is no way to describe the sublime fragrance of white truffle, rare and precious product of winter that enhances even the simplest dishes: Don't miss the tagliolini with butter and truffle or two fried eggs with a generous sprinkling of "grey diamond". Artisan meats and cheeses complete the list of good things that we are sure will conquer even the most demanding palates.

At the same time will be held Vinissage: International natural wine from organic farming and biodynamic agriculture.

PROGRAM:

Friday 16 November 2012
Piazza San Secondo and Piazza Statuto
from 10 at 21 “CHOCOL(AT)”, chocolate in all its forms with live demonstrations of its processing, presented by the best craftsman national excellence in collaboration with Confesercenti of ASTI and the ACAI (Chocolate Italian craftsmen Association).

Piazza Statuto – from 10
“The best grappa astigianor "curated by Confartigianato.

Piazza San Secondo Traditional "Bastian carousel"with horses and carriages.

Historical centre – at 18
Simulated research of truffles with the participation of trifolau the ATAM (Association Trifolau Asti and Monferrato) and their "tabui"( Truffle dogs).

Cantina Sociale di San Marzanotto - at 20.30 – “Twins in the kitchen”
French and German specialties € 18 wine and beer are excluded. Info and reservations: 0141.399.485

Palazzo Gazelli di Rossana, Via Quintino Sella, 46
Guided tours € 5 (possibility of dinner Friday and Saturday; lunch Sunday) – Info 327.61.04.623

Animation and music through the streets of the historical centre with the participation of the "Centro Commerciale Naturale"

Saturday 17 November 2012

Piazza Alfieri and Historical Centre
from 9 to 19
Stalls with typical products of autumn and traditional market Saturday.

Piazza San Secondo from 9
“Central Square cufflinks"the twin cities of Biberach and Valence present their typical products.

Piazza San Secondo
Traditional "Bastian carousel"with horses and carriages.

Piazza San Secondo – Palazzo Civico – at 10
Workshop "Small Italy Grow"with the province of Gorizia and the municipalities of Fermo and Isola della Scala (VR)

Palace Civic Hallor – from 10
“…Waiting For Vinissage"wine tasting and sale of organic wines Asti.

Piazza San Secondo and Piazza Statuto – from 10 at 22 – to be continued ... "CHOCOL(AT)” , chocolate in all its forms with live demonstrations of its processing, submitted by the national best artisan excellence.

Piazza Statuto from 12 at 22
“BAGNA CAUDA, BREAD AND FRESH VEGGIES ..."the traditional bagna cauda Asti, fresh vegetables and bread gardens live… in collaboration with CONFAGRICOLTURA, COLDIRETTI, CIA, CONFARTIGIANATO and the Association of hoteliers and restaurateurs in the province of Asti (€ 5)

Historical Centre – from 15 to 18 Simulated research of truffles with the participation of the trifolau of ATAM (Association Trifolau Asti and Monferrato) and their "tabui" (Truffle dogs).

Astesano Square from 16.30 to 21.30
Educational walks with donkeys and ponies Association Asintrekking

Piazza San Secondo – at 18.30 – procession in costume of the winner of the Palio 2012 by the Palio Committee San Martino San Rocco

From 19.30 – The restaurants in the city offer menu of bagna cauda and truffles, Besides the classic "Pan eggs with truffle", in collaboration with the Association of hoteliers and restaurateurs in the province of Asti.

Palazzo Gazelli di Rossana, Via Quintino Sella, 46 – Guided tours € 5 (possibility of dinner Saturday lunch and Sunday)
Info 327/61.04.623

Animation and music through the streets of the historical centre with the participation of the "Centro Commerciale Naturale"

Sunday 18 November 2012

Piazza Alfieri and Historical Centre from 9.00 to 19.00
Stalls with typical products of autumn: truffles, mushrooms, Apples, pere, chestnuts, nuts, hazelnuts, Peppers, cardi and then jams, canned, "cognà", typical cheeses PDO, DOC wines and spirits, honey, homemade salami and truffles.

Piazza San Secondo from 9
“Square cufflinks"the twin cities of Biberach and Valence present their typical products.

Atrium of Palazzo Civico – from 10
“…Waiting For Vinissage"wine tasting and sale of organic wines Asti.

Piazza San Secondo
Traditional "Bastian carousel"with horses and carriages.

Piazza San Secondo – at 11.45 – procession in costume Prize winner 2012 by the Palio Committee San Martino San Rocco

Piazza San Secondo and Piazza Statuto – from 10 at 21.00 “CHOCOL(AT)”, chocolate in all its forms with live demonstrations of its processing, submitted by the national best artisan excellence.

Piazza Statuto from 10 at 22
“BAGNA CAUDA , BREAD AND FRESH VEGETABLES... "the traditional bagna cauda Asti, fresh vegetables and bread gardens live. (€ 5)

Astesano Square from 10 to 19
Educational walks with donkeys and ponies Association Asintrekking

Historical centre – at 10.30 and 15.00 Simulated research of truffles with the participation of trifolau the ATAM (Association Trifolau Asti and Monferrato) and their "tabui"(Truffle dogs).

From 12.00 – The city's restaurants offer menu of bagna cauda and truffles, Besides the classic "Pan eggs with truffle", in collaboration with the Association of hoteliers and restaurateurs in the province of Asti.

Piazza San Secondo – at 12
Delivery of white truffles to leading figures from the worlds of culture.

Palazzo Gazelli di Rossana Via Quintino Sella, 46 – Guided tours € 5 (possibility of lunch from 12.30) – Info 327.61.04.623

Piazza San Secondo – at 15.30
"Flat" exhibition of truffles and award ceremony of the best matches organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Asti and ATAM.

Teatro Alfieri – at 21.00
Closing concert of the seminar for "Master conductors" held by Jacob De Haan and Sandro Moe – G band. Cooked "Città di Asti – admission free.

Animation and music through the streets of the historical centre with the participation of the "Centro Commerciale Naturale"

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