Gourmet sunset with chef Massimiliano Prete

The International White Truffle of Alba Fair is one of the main showcases of haute gastronomy and Italian excellence.

The theme chosen for the 2026 edition, Authentic Relationships, represents the natural continuation of the thematic paths developed in recent editions.

After placing the future, the intelligence of nature, and deep respect for the earth at the center, the Fair now intends to explore the value of authentic relationships: those between man and nature, between community and landscape, between tradition and innovation, between the territory and the world, and between those who safeguard the truffle heritage and those who discover it through tourist and cultural experiences.

The new image of the 2026 edition visually captures this approach: the paw of the tabui, the truffle dog, rests on the Tuber magnatum Picco held by a human hand, in a gesture of delivery, trust, and reciprocity.

Gourmet sunset

A Chef of excellence performs in a refined cooking show, preparing live two small gastronomic creations designed to accompany a glass of Alta Langa Docg and a tasting of Vermouth di Torino IGP.

An experience of taste and style, to be lived in an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

It includes:

• Aperitif with two dishes proposed by the chef
• A glass of Alta Langa DOCG
• S.Bernardo water
• A 100g panettoncino by Galup
• The Tartufo Regale, an exclusive artisanal praline created by Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati, which faithfully reproduces the shape and color of the famous Alba Truffle.

Massimiliano Prete

Originally from Puglia, he began working with doughs from a very young age and over time developed a deep research into leavening, combining the precision of pastry-making with the innovation of haute cuisine.

Founder of successful ventures such as Gusto Divino, Gusto Madre and Sestogusto, he is known for his “gastronomic pizza”, characterized by light, digestible doughs and the fruit of continuous experimentation.

Today he carries forward his research and production activity at the Massimiliano Prete LAB in Saluzzo.

Beppe Fenoglio Hall

The Hall is dedicated to the writer from Alba Beppe Fenoglio (1922 – 1963), author of works such as Il Partigiano Johnny, Una questione privata, and Primavera di bellezza.

In the splendid monumental complex of the Magdalene Courtyard, the center of Alba’s cultural life, two large works by Gallizio face each other on the walls of the conference hall dedicated to Beppe Fenoglio.

This hall, set up during the Truffle Fair, hosts the Cooking Shows.