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San Baudolino Fair: Food and Wine Excellence in the Heart of Alessandria

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The event dedicated to truffles and local produce enlivens the historic center of Alessandria, combining gastronomic culture with monumental heritage.

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from 07/11/2026 to 08/11/2026
San Baudolino Fair: Food and Wine Excellence in the Heart of Alessandria

Tradition and territory on display

The San Baudolino Fair confirms itself as the key appointment for the promotion of the agri-food heritage of the Alessandria province. The event transforms the city's historic center into an articulated exhibition path, where local gastronomic culture meets the citizenry in a context of valorization of short supply chains and seasonal productions.

The truffle as protagonist

The beating heart of the event is the Truffle Exhibition, a section dedicated to the celebration of the prized tuber, a pillar of the local agricultural economy. The exhibition, characterized by the selection of high-quality specimens, culminates in the official awards ceremony. The technical jury evaluates organoleptic characteristics to award prizes for the best white truffle and the best black truffle, while celebrating the professionalism of the truffle hunters, central figures in safeguarding this centuries-old tradition.

A diversified food and wine offer

Alongside truffles, the festival hosts a wide range of typical products from the Alessandria and Piedmont area. The exhibition spaces, set up along the streets of the center, present an accurate selection of DOC wines, aged cheeses, traditional cured meats, local mushrooms, and confectionery products such as honey and chocolate. The fair represents a privileged vantage point for understanding the evolution of the local agri-food sector and its ability to combine innovation with the preservation of historical recipes.

Valorization of the urban context

The choice of the historic center as the venue for the San Baudolino Fair is not accidental. The urban fabric of Alessandria, characterized by civil and religious architecture of significant historical value, becomes the natural stage for the event. For the entire duration of the manifestation, the city's cultural circuit remains active, with the coordinated opening of museums and monuments. Visitors thus have the opportunity to integrate the food and wine itinerary with an exploration of the local artistic heritage, outlining a travel experience that embraces culinary excellence and the historical depth of the Alessandria territory.

Useful information

The event takes place in the historic center of Alessandria. For specific updates on the awards calendar, access procedures to the exhibition spaces, and opening hours of the individual monumental sites involved, it is advisable to consult the official portal dedicated to the event or to contact the competent local promotion offices directly.

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