NERO SUBLIME – The Immersive Black Truffle Festival | June 20 – 21 – 22, 2025 in Castagnole delle Lanze (AT)

In Castagnole delle Lanze, among the UNESCO heritage hills of Langhe and Monferrato, “Nero Sublime – The Immersive Black Truffle Festival” is born, the first fair dedicated to the Summer Black Truffle in the province of Asti, with the aim of enhancing a variety still little explored but rich in gastronomic and cultural potential.

For three days, from June 20 to 22, 2025, the town of Castagnole delle Lanze, elected one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, will engage visitors, tourists, and the curious in an event filled with flavors, aromas, and culture.

The festival was created to promote the summer black truffle and wants to tell the truffle culture through immersive experiences, artistic and sensory paths, dinners, markets, and educational moments open to all.

Do not expect the classic fair but a truly new way to tell the story of the black truffle by involving all the senses and pairing this story with many activities suitable for a diverse audience.

The Mayor of Castagnole delle Lanze, Carlo Mancuso, declares that “with great pride and deep emotion, I present here in Castagnole delle Lanze ‘Nero Sublime,’ the first fair dedicated to the Summer Black Truffle in the province of Asti. An event that marks an important milestone in the enhancement of our territory, culture, and gastronomic excellences. Castagnole delle Lanze has always been a place of traditions, work, passion for the land and its fruits. On June 20, 21, and 22, we celebrate one of the most precious and lesser-known treasures of our hills: the summer black truffle, a symbol of biodiversity, balance with nature, and a peasant wisdom passed down through generations. ‘Nero Sublime’ is not just a fair: it is a cultural and territorial project. It is the result of collaboration among institutions, associations, producers, volunteers, and citizens.” The mayor continues by thanking all those who contributed to the realization of Nero Sublime: “To everyone who made this first edition possible goes my sincerest thanks. This event also aims to be an occasion for meeting, discovery, and celebration. A way to tell our town’s story to outsiders and rediscover it with new eyes for those who live here every day. I invite everyone to fully experience these three days of flavors, aromas, gastronomy, wines, and conviviality, confident that from now on, thanks to ‘Nero Sublime,’ Castagnole delle Lanze enriches itself with a new, important tradition. Enjoy the fair, everyone!”

The official inauguration will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 PM with an institutional toast in the heart of the town. On this occasion, the title of official patron of the event will be awarded to Gianluca Renzi, Resident Chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Cattedrali Relais in Asti.

The entire weekend will be filled with activities designed for a diverse audience: tourists, enthusiasts, and families.

Antonio Degiacomi, President of the National Truffle Study Center, also emphasized the importance of this event: “There are various species and seasons of truffles, each with its own characteristics. The event in Castagnole delle Lanze allows discovering the summer black truffle, a resource well spread in Piedmont but so far not sufficiently valued: with its aroma, taste, culinary pairings to experiment with, and the always fascinating activity of the truffle hunters and their dogs.”

The event is promoted by the Municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze with the support of the Regional Council of Piedmont and the Piedmont Region, under the patronage of the Province of Asti and many local institutions. Prestigious organizations collaborate: the National Truffle Study Center, the MÚSES Academy, and the PTQ Association.

MAIN EVENTS OF THE FIRST EDITION OF NERO SUBLIME

GOURMET MOMENTS WITH THE VILLAGE RESTAURANTS AND CHEF DIEGO BONGIOVANNI

ROMANTIC NIGHT OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN ITALY – MULTI-HAND DINNER BY THE RESTAURANTS OF CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE

Friday, June 20, on the occasion of the Romantic Night of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Castagnole delle Lanze offers a special appointment: the Multi-Hand Dinner, scheduled at 8:00 PM at the Belvedere.

An evening designed to offer participants a convivial experience thanks to the collaboration of the town’s restaurateurs who, together, will create a themed menu, made exclusively for the Nero Sublime event.

All set in the splendid setting of the Belvedere of Castagnole delle Lanze, a perfect place to celebrate a night dedicated to romance, good cuisine, and the beauty of small villages.

The guest of the evening will be Sonia De Castelli.

To book the “Multi-Hand Dinner,” call the Municipality’s Events Office – Mattia Canta at 0141/875633 Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2:30 PM–5:00 PM.

Alternatively, write to: info@lanze.it Reservations by June 18.

“THE NIGHT OF THE TRUFFLE” – A SENSORY DINNER TO CELEBRATE THE 11TH UNESCO ANNIVERSARY

The second gastronomic appointment is on Saturday, June 21, on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato Wine Landscapes. Castagnole delle Lanze celebrates this important event with: The Night of the Truffle – Sensory Dinner in the woods.

The appointment is at the evocative Borgo dei Noccioli, an elegant structure surrounded by greenery, where participants will experience a unique gastronomic experience, with the black truffle as the main protagonist.

For the occasion, behind the stove will be Chef Diego Bongiovanni, who will propose a menu created specifically with scents, flavors, and pairings that tell the story of the territory and the truffle.

The evening atmosphere will be made even more magical by the musical accompaniment of pianist Pietro Verna.

The dinner aims to pay tribute to the uniqueness of the UNESCO heritage hills, enhancing their identity and gastronomic excellences.

For information and reservations visit https://www.fieratartufonero.com/attivita-acquistabili

Reservations by June 17.

CASTAGNOLE TRUFFLE TOUR

Serving as a link between the various gastronomic moments, during Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, at bars and restaurants in Castagnole delle Lanze, it will be possible to participate in the Castagnole Truffle Tour. Each participating venue will offer an aperitif featuring the summer black truffle, paired with local wines.

SENSORY EXPERIENCES, TRUFFLE AND GASTRONOMIC EXCELLENCES MARKET, AND FOCUS ON TRUFFLES

Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, to further enhance the aromas, flavors, and traditions of the territory, the historic center of Castagnole delle Lanze will host the Village of Excellence and the Summer Black Truffle Market.

Saturday afternoon, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and all day Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, stands of local producers, truffle hunters, and traders of the summer black truffle, together with other typical Piedmont gastronomic specialties, will be present along the streets of the town.

During Sunday afternoon, June 22, the most deserving truffles present at the fair will be awarded.

On Saturday, June 21 at 5:30 PM and Sunday, June 22 at 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM, in the Town Hall Park, you can attend the “Truffle Hunting” demonstration, organized by the National Truffle Study Center. An expert hunter, accompanied by his dog, will show how the search for the summer black truffle is carried out.

The experience is free and bookable during the event at the on-site station of the National Truffle Study Center.

The public will also be involved in a very special sensory experience: an olfactory path in the center of Castagnole delle Lanze curated by Múses – European Academy of Essences in Savigliano. Additionally, it will be possible to participate in the workshop “The Perfumer’s Atelier” which will offer participants the opportunity to create their own personal fragrance and learn the secrets of the art of perfumery. The workshop will be held Saturday 21 (at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM) and Sunday 22 (at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM) in the council hall of the Municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze. The activity requires reservation and payment. Bookings at 0141/875633.

MUSIC, ART AND SHOW: CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE CELEBRATES CULTURE

Alongside initiatives dedicated to the black truffle and food and wine, throughout the weekend Castagnole delle Lanze will host music, contemporary art, and shows.

Friday, June 20 – Twelfth edition of “Colline in Musica”: Destini concert

The Nero Sublime event will open with the concert “Destini,” scheduled for Friday, June 20 at 6:30 PM at the Church of the White Battuti, as part of the Colline in Musica 2025 series.

Now in its twelfth edition, the concert reflects on the importance of music in human life and destiny. The audience will listen to Rossana Rosignoli (clarinet), Ada Guarneri (cello), and Chiara Opalio (piano), who will perform Robert Schumann’s Phantasiestücke op. 73 and Johannes Brahms’ Trio in A minor op. 114.

Free admission, reservation at roeroculturalevents.it

Saturday, June 21 – Screening of the documentary “The World of Truffles in Italy. Stories of Trees, Dogs, Hunters”

The Truffle Hunting and Harvesting Community coordinated interviews with truffle hunters from different Italian regions as a testimony of the knowledge and practices recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The documentary, directed by Remo Schellino and under the scientific direction of anthropologist Piercarlo Grimaldi with the support of the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, offers an in-depth look at the centuries-old tradition of truffle hunting in Italy, resulting in a work of great documentary and cultural value.

The screening will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 6:00 PM at the Church of the White Battuti. Admission is free.

Sunday, June 22 – Opening of the contemporary art exhibition The Hill Always Rises

The morning of Sunday, June 22 will be dedicated to visual art, with a double inauguration featuring Italian and international artists.

At 11:00 AM, at the Church of the White Battuti, the group exhibition will be inaugurated with works by Emanuela Lena, Stefania Fabrizi, and Kristina Elettra Rubine, a Latvian artist recognized internationally. Her presence will be accompanied by the official patronage of the Embassy of Latvia, with the participation of the Latvian Consul in the ceremony.

Following at 12:00 PM, the event will move to Casa Dogliotti, where installations by Daniele Aletti, Daniela M. Guggisberg, and Victor Zea, artists from Switzerland and Peru linked to the Piedmont territory, will be presented. The courtyard of the house will also host a small aperitif with local wines and products, creating a moment of meeting among artists, the public, and the community. The exhibitions and installations will remain open until July

CONTACTS AND PRESS INFO

Castagnole delle Lanze (AT) June 20 – 22, 2025

Website www.fieratartufonero.com | IG/FB: @ilfestivaldelcibo

Press Office: Associazione Culturale Generazione segreteria@generazione.org  0173 58200

Municipality of Castagnole delle Lanze 0141875623

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