Alba White Truffle Auction in Piedmont Region

It is held annually in the city of Alba, Piedmont region, Northern Italy, which is known as the home of some of the most valuable white truffles (Tuber magnatum). This auction is part of the Alba White Truffle Festival (Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba), which is usually held in the fall (October and November), when white truffles are in season.

Key features of the auction:

1. Location: Alba, Piedmont, Italy.

2. Season: Usually in October and November.

3. Participants: Collectors, gourmets, restaurateurs and traders from all over the world.

4. Truffles: The auction offers the highest quality white truffles harvested in the Piedmont region.

How does the auction work?

• The auction is organized as an auction, where participants bid for the largest and highest quality white truffles.
• The truffles are evaluated by experts who determine their quality, aroma and size.
• The auction often includes charitable purposes, with part of the proceeds being donated to social or cultural causes.

Records and interesting facts:

• In 2021, the record for the most expensive truffle sold at this auction was set by a white truffle weighing 830 grams, which was sold for 103,000 euros.
• In 2022, white truffles with a total weight of 9.5 kg were sold for over 500,000 euros.

The Alba White Truffle Festival:

In addition to the auction, the festival includes:

• A Truffle Fair, where visitors can buy truffles and truffle products.
• Tastings of truffle dishes.
• Culinary demonstrations and workshops.
• Cultural and musical events.

How to visit the auction?

• If you want to attend the auction or the festival, you should plan your trip in advance, as the event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
•  You can find more information on the official website of the festival: www.fieradeltartufo.org

Alternatives for buying white truffles:

If you cannot attend the auction, you can buy white truffles from reliable online stores or specialized suppliers such as:

Terra Ross www.terra-ross.com

Urbani Truffles www.urbani.com

Truffle Hunter www.trufflehunter.co.uk

Sabatino Tartufi www.sabatino1911.com

The World White Truffle Auction in Alba is not only a commercial event, but also a celebration of culture, traditions and gourmet gastronomy, attracting truffle lovers from all over the world.