Vinum Alba Festival 2027 – Italy

概要

Vinum Alba Festival 2027 – Italy is Italy’s largest open-air wine shop, from 2025 becomes International Piedmont Wine Fair, International Fair of Piedmont Wines. Alba, UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, can now boast of being home to no less than two International Fairs, with Piedmont Region reconfirming attribution of International status to 95th Alba White Truffle Fair and, for first year, prestigious recognition also awarded to Vinum Fair, which precisely goes from national to international.

The festival is great appointment with Vinum, largest open-air wine shop in Italy, taking place over 8 days of festivals, tastings, workshops and more. The culinary calendar continues with more wine: during Vinum, Alba’s premier wine festival, town’s main square turns into one big wine tasting event, with others taking place across area’s UNESCO-protected vineyards.

Created to meet needs of wine tourists and gourmets from all over world, festival gathers vast viticultural production of Langhe and Roero in one single event. City streets transform into tasting tables, each dedicated to area’s signature wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Moscato, Roero Arneis and Roero, Langhe’s white wines, Asti Spumante and wines of Monferrato, not forgetting Grappas and Piedmontese distillates.

What Makes This Food Event Special

Bold heading: Largest Open-Air Wine Shop: Italy’s largest open-air wine shop, now International Piedmont Wine Fair, transforming Alba’s elegant piazzas into open-air tasting rooms with over 100 Piedmontese DOC and DOCG wines.

Bold heading: UNESCO Gastronomy City: Alba UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy hosting international fair, with Langhe and Roero UNESCO-protected vineyards as backdrop.

Bold heading: Langhe and Roero Focus: Focus on main wines of Langhe and Roero – Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato and all of Piedmont as protagonists, plus whites, Asti, Gavi, Brachetto and vermouth, grappas and distillates.

Bold heading: AIS Sommelier Guidance: Tastings guided and curated by AIS Italian Association of Sommeliers Piemonte, paired with Street Food ëd Langa offered by villages of Alba, ensuring professional guidance.

Bold heading: Multi-Venue Experience: Beyond main square, events include VinumInCantina Food and Wine Experience with visits to most important wineries in Langhe, Roero and Monferrato selected by great chefs who prepare special aperitif paired with host winery wine, plus Roddi Castle tasting menus and cooking classes.

Food, Cuisine & Specialties

Great Reds of Langhe and Roero: Wines that you will taste include Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Langhe DOC Freisa, Langhe DOC Rosso, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Diano d’Alba DOCG Superiore, Dogliani DOCG Superiore, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Superiore and other great reds.

Whites and Sparkling: Langhe’s white wines, Roero Arneis, Gavi, Asti Spumante, Moscato d’Asti, Alta Langa sparkling, plus whites of Piemonte and wines from Asti.

Monferrato and Regional: Wines of Monferrato, Roero, Brachetto, Dolcetto, plus vermouth, grappas and distillates of Piedmont.

Street Food ëd Langa: Street Food ëd Langa offered by villages of Alba, pairing local foods with wines, including tasting menus at Roddi Castle, cooking classes and Earth Market of Alba held in collaboration with Slow Food in Piazza Pertinace.

Food and Wine Design: Food and Wine Design Week events, Vinum Lab workshops on world of wine and cheese, and special Past in a Glass Wine of Ancient Egypt exhibition.

Asti and Brachetto: Asti Spumante, Moscato, Brachetto and other sweet wines for dessert pairings.

Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors

Great Chefs Collaboration: Great chefs selected to accompany VinumInCantina visits, preparing special aperitif paired with wine of host winery after tour of most important wineries in Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas.

Roddi Castle: Roddi Castle hosting tasting menus and cooking classes, showcasing Piedmontese cuisine with wine pairings.

Villages of Alba: Villages of Alba offering Street Food ëd Langa, local farmers at km0 Earth Market in Piazza Pertinace center of Alba in collaboration with Slow Food.

AIS Piemonte Sommeliers: AIS Piemonte sommeliers guiding workshops on Barbaresco and Barolo in Palazzo Mostre e Congressi, with guides Giancarlo Montaldo and Alessandro Masnaghetti.

Local Producers: Local producers from Langhe and Roero including mom and pop wineries in marquee where smaller wineries exhibit, plus main names of Langhe and Roero.

Distilleries: Grappa and distillate producers from Piedmont showcasing vermouth, grappas and distillates.

Food Experience

Open-Air Tasting Path: Path throughout historical centre with tasting tables set up in streets, each dedicated to major selection of wines produced in area, guided and curated by AIS from 10:30 am to 8 pm throughout event.

VinumInCantina Food and Wine Experience: Held on each of seven days of Vinum, with possibility of visiting some of most important wineries in Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas selected by great chefs who at end of tour prepare special aperitif paired with wine of host winery. Experience includes roundtrip shuttle service from Alba departing from Piazza Medford at 4 pm.

Workshops and Cooking Classes: Workshops on world of wine and cheese at Vinum Lab, cooking classes at Roddi Castle, thematic workshops on Barbaresco and Barolo guided by experts, plus conferences and debates, competitions and celebrations held every year next to tasting tables.

Treasure Hunt: Alba Treasure Hunt in Langhe and Treasure Hunt in Hills of Barolo events, combining wine tasting with exploration of UNESCO vineyards.

Carnet Tasting System: Carnet includes 16 tastings, goblet with pocket, discounts on cocktails and admission to museums and castles in area, with wine glass and holder and 10 wine tastings including 7 great reds of Langhe and Roero, 2 whites of Piemonte and 1 wine from Asti.

Museum and Castle Access: Discounts and admission to museums and castles in area included in carnet, plus film projection discounts.

日程とスケジュール

公式日程： April–May 2027 (Dates TBD)

Typical Schedule: Based on previous editions, Vinum extends over last weekend in April and first two weekends of May. In 2025 edition, Vinum Alba took place April 25 to April 27 and May 1 to May 4, with Treasure Hunt in Langhe May 1. In 2026 edition, April 25 to 26 and May 1 to 3. Daily tastings guided and curated by AIS held from 10:30 am to 8 pm throughout event.

VinumInCantina: Shuttle departing from Piazza Medford at 4 pm each day during Vinum for winery visits.

ワークショップ: Workshops on Barbaresco and Barolo guided by Giancarlo Montaldo and Alessandro Masnaghetti in Palazzo Mostre e Congressi from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.

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場所と会場

Main Venue – Alba Historic Centre: Alba historic centre, UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, with main square turning into one big wine tasting event, town’s main square and elegant piazzas transforming into open-air tasting rooms.

Specific Locations: Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza Pertinace aka San Giovanni, Piazza Medford departure point for shuttle, Palazzo Mostre e Congressi for workshops, Roddi Castle for tasting menus and cooking classes, plus streets throughout historical centre set up with tasting tables.

UNESCO Vineyards: Events taking place across area’s UNESCO-protected vineyards of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, with VinumInCantina visiting most important wineries in those areas.

Alba Location: Alba, Piedmont, Italy, about 90 minutes south of Turin, in heart of Langhe region.

International Fair Status: From 2025, International Piedmont Wine Fair status awarded by Piedmont Region, alongside Alba White Truffle Fair.

イベントへの参加方法

空路： Turin Airport TRN and Milan Malpensa MXP closest international airports, with train or car to Alba approximately 1 to 2 hours.

電車で： Alba railway station with connections from Turin, Asti and other Piedmont cities, then walk to historic centre.

車でお越しの場合： Driving to Alba possible, with roads through Langhe hills, parking at outskirts and shuttle or walk to centre. Car useful for visiting wineries in Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.

By Bus: Buses from Turin and other cities to Alba, with local buses connecting villages.

Shuttle Service: Roundtrip shuttle service from Alba departing from Piazza Medford at 4 pm for VinumInCantina winery visits, included in experience.

歩行: Historic centre walkable, with tasting tables throughout streets, best explored on foot between piazzas.

近くの宿泊施設

Alba Centre – Closest: Hotels and B&Bs in Alba historic centre offer walking distance to tasting tables, prices previously USD 100 to USD 250 per night during Vinum high demand.

Langhe Country Houses: Langhe Country House Il Noccioleto, I Pioppi and other agriturismi in hills offering vineyard views and easy drive to Alba, prices previously USD 80 to USD 180 per night.

Barolo and Barbaresco Villages: Hotels in Barolo, Barbaresco, Monforte d’Alba, Neive, Serralunga d’Alba villages within 15 to 30 minutes drive, offering wine estate stays, prices previously USD 120 to USD 300 per night.

Roddi and Nearby: Hotels near Roddi Castle and other workshop venues, prices previously USD 70 to USD 160 per night.

Budget Options: Hostels and budget B&Bs in Alba and surrounding towns offer dorm beds USD 25 to USD 45 and private rooms USD 60 to USD 120.

Luxury: Luxury wine resorts and boutique hotels in restored castles and wine estates offer high-end stays previously USD 250 to USD 500 per night.

イベントの前後にやるべきこと

Barolo and Barbaresco Wineries: Visit wineries in Barolo, Barbaresco, Monforte d’Alba, Neive, Serralunga d’Alba for private tastings beyond Vinum.

Treasure Hunt: Participate in Treasure Hunt in Hills of Barolo and Treasure Hunt in Langhe events combining exploration with wine.

Truffle Hunting: While Alba White Truffle Fair is in autumn, truffle hunting experiences available in spring with local trifolau.

Castle Visits: Visit Roddi Castle, Barolo Castle WIMU Wine Museum, Serralunga Castle and other castles included with carnet museum admission.

UNESCO Vineyard Walks: Walk through UNESCO-protected vineyards of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.

Food and Wine Design Week: Attend Food and Wine Design Week events and Past in a Glass exhibition.

Restaurants & Local Food to Try

Piedmontese Cuisine: Try tajarin pasta, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda, brasato al Barolo and other Piedmontese dishes pairing with Barolo and Barbaresco, meals previously USD 25 to USD 55 per person.

Street Food ëd Langa: Street Food ëd Langa offered by villages of Alba during Vinum, including local specialties, previously USD 5 to USD 15 per tasting.

Roddi Castle Menus: Tasting menus at Roddi Castle prepared by great chefs paired with wines, previously USD 50 to USD 90 per person.

Earth Market: Earth Market of Alba in Piazza Pertinace in collaboration with Slow Food, showcasing local farmers at km0 products.

Wine Bars: Wine bars in Alba offering Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero Arneis by glass, previously USD 6 to USD 14 per glass.

Truffle Dishes: Even in spring, truffle-infused dishes available in Alba restaurants, UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy.

Dietary & Food Allergy Information

Wine Allergens: Wines contain sulfites, with information available from producers and AIS sommeliers.

Street Food Allergens: Street Food ëd Langa may contain gluten, dairy, nuts and meats, with allergen information from village vendors.

Vegetarian and Vegan: Vegetarian options available in Piedmontese cuisine and Street Food, with vegan wines identified by producers.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free options available, with wines naturally gluten-free and some food vendors offering gluten-free choices.

Organic Wines: Organic and natural wine producers present among 100+ wines, with information on sustainable practices.

Information: For specific dietary needs, consult AIS sommeliers at tasting tables and food vendors, with guidance available.

チケット情報

Carnet Tasting Booklet: Carnet includes 16 tastings, goblet with pocket, discounts on cocktails and admission to museums and castles, with wine glass and holder and 10 wine tastings including 7 great reds of Langhe and Roero, 2 whites of Piemonte and 1 wine from Asti.

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: For €12 previously you would get ticket book to taste 10 wines, wine glass and pouch, approximately USD 13. Current carnet with 16 tastings previously around EUR 25 to EUR 35 approximately USD 27 to USD 38. VinumInCantina Food and Wine Experience with shuttle and aperitif previously around EUR 50 to EUR 70 approximately USD 54 to USD 76. Workshops on Barbaresco and Barolo included or separate small fee.

Discounts: Discount of EUR 1.50 previously for film projection E fu sera e fu mattina, discounts on cocktails and museum admission included.

Where to Buy: Tickets and ticket packets available at Palazzo Mostre e Congressi, Piazza Risorgimento and official website https://www.vinumalba.com/

Current Pricing: For 2027, check official site for updated carnet pricing. If not announced, expect similar range USD 13 for 10 tastings basic, USD 27 to USD 38 for 16 tastings with museum access.

公式イベント情報

公式ウェブサイト: https://www.vinumalba.com/

連絡先: Phone +39 0173 361051, Email info@vinumalba.com

主催者： City of Alba, Go Wine and other organizers, with Piedmont Region awarding International status.

会場: Alba historic centre, Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza Pertinace, Piazza Medford, Palazzo Mostre e Congressi, Roddi Castle and UNESCO vineyards of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.

Program: Program includes great red wines of Langhe such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Nebbiolo, whites of Langhe, wines of Monferrato, Roero Arneis, Gavi, Brachetto, Asti Spumante, Moscato d’Asti, vermouth, grappas and distillates, plus VinumInCantina, workshops, cooking classes at Roddi Castle, Treasure Hunt, Food and Wine Design Week and Earth Market.

Status: International Fair of Piedmont Wines, International Piedmont Wine Fair, alongside Alba White Truffle Fair, both International Fairs in UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy.

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