World Alba White Truffle Auction
A charity auction in Grinzane Cavour where Alba White Truffles are paired with Piedmont wines.
About the event
Rare Alba White Truffles at auction
The World Alba White Truffle Auction centers on Alba White Truffles, also identified as Tuber magnatum Pico, sold in selected lots through a live broadcast format. The event links Grinzane Cavour with major global cities, and the final Pièce de Charité receives special attention because its hammer price is pledged entirely to charity.
Piedmont wines and the charity model
The truffles are presented alongside wines of Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato. The most prized lots are paired with large-format bottles from producers belonging to the Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Protection Consortium, keeping the focus on the region’s food-and-wine identity as well as the auction itself.
The auction has a long charitable history. It has been associated with solidarity for twenty-five editions, and since 1999 it has raised funds for philanthropic initiatives supported by philanthropists, Michelin-starred chefs, and figures from culture, entertainment, politics, and the international jet set.
Grinzane Cavour Castle and access
The physical venue is Grinzane Cavour Castle in Grinzane Cavour, at Via Castello, 5, 12060 Grinzane Cavour CN. The castle is the setting for the auction, and the Grinzane Cavour auction is invitation-only.
The event is organised by Enoteca Regionale Piemontese Cavour, with support from Regione Piemonte, ENIT, Ente Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero, Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba, Centro Nazionale Studi Tartufo, and the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba.
Frequently asked questions
What is auctioned at the event?
Selected lots of Alba White Truffle, also identified as Tuber magnatum Pico, are auctioned through a live broadcast format.
What wines are featured with the truffles?
The truffles are accompanied by wines from Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato, and the top lots are paired with large-format bottles from producers in the Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Protection Consortium.
Where does the auction take place?
It takes place at Grinzane Cavour Castle in Grinzane Cavour, at Via Castello, 5, 12060 Grinzane Cavour CN.
Is the auction connected to charity?
Yes. It is described as a solidarity-focused, non-profit auction whose proceeds are donated to charitable organizations, with the Pièce de Charité pledged entirely to charity.
Who can attend?
The Grinzane Cavour auction is invitation-only.
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