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.
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:
Stefano Paganini is Executive Chef and owner of the restaurant of the same name inside the Castle of Magliano Alfieri.
With over 25 years of experience in fine dining and a background developed alongside Michelin-starred chef Davide Palluda, he has led high-level kitchens, major international events, and projects in the field of luxury hospitality.
His cuisine expresses the authenticity of the Piedmontese territory through precision, creativity, and constant gastronomic research.
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.