New Sleeper Train to Italy’s Alba Truffle Fair (Oct 11- Dec 08), and Experience Casa di Langa and Piedmont in Style

This fall, travel back in time aboard one of Italy’s most evocative new experiences, the Espresso Langhe Monferrato, a vintage-style sleeper train launching this October from Rome to Alba, just in time for the internationally celebrated Alba White Truffle Fair.

Part of FS Treni Turistici Italiani, the Italian national railway's growing portfolio of nostalgic rail journeys, this overnight escape offers more than just a convenient route. It’s a romantic immersion in Italian history and culinary heritage. Picture this: refurbished mid-century carriages, plush sleeper cabins, gourmet onboard dining, and the gentle rhythm of the train rocking you to sleep as it winds through dramatic Italian landscapes.

Wake Up in Truffle Country

Your journey ends where the magic begins. By morning, you’ll step off the train in Piedmont, a UNESCO World Heritage region synonymous with fine wine and most famously, white truffles. The Alba White Truffle Fair, running from October 11 to December 8, is one of the world’s most anticipated gastronomic festivals. Guests are treated to truffle markets, cooking demos from top chefs, and exclusive dining events in storied venues. You can even join a truffle hunting excursion or learn to make perfect pasta in hands-on workshops.

Stay in Sustainable Luxury at Casa di Langa

For those seeking the ultimate Piedmontese escape, Casa di Langa is your sanctuary. Nestled in the region’s rolling hills and vineyards, this 39-room luxury retreat is not only sustainable and serene, it’s also home to the world’s first Truffle Concierge. Whether you're foraging in the forest, learning to store your prized finds, or navigating the fair’s most exclusive events, Casa di Langa connects you to every savory detail.

Guests can unwind with wine tastings at the onsite Wine Academy, rejuvenate at Lelòse Spa, or dine at the acclaimed Fàula Ristorante, where Chef Daniel Zeilinga crafts hyper-seasonal menus rooted in regional tradition.

The news sits at the intersection of slow travel, culinary tourism, eco-conscious hospitality, and the revival of rail as a romantic way to explore Europe.

Whether your outlet covers sustainable travel, culture, food, or design, the Espresso Langhe Monferrato and Casa di Langa deliver a rich narrative with visuals, personalities, and experiences your readers will crave.

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About Casa di Langa:

Casa di Langa is a sustainable luxury hotel in the heart of northern Italy’s Piedmont region and a proud member of Beyond Green. This five-star property, which opened in June 2021, sits on the doorstep of Le Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is home to some of the finest wines and the highest quality of white truffles in the world. Overlooking 42 hectares (over 100 acres) of working vineyards and rolling hills, the 39-room eco-conscious hotel combines traditional Piedmontese design with sustainable practices thoughtfully threaded throughout the guest experience. At Fàula Ristorante, led by Chef Daniel Zelinga, guests can enjoy the finest expression of regional cuisine that blends an artisanal approach through a modern lens. At Sorì Cocktail Bar, guests can indulge in wines from around the world and neighboring vineyards, including rare bottles from its sister wineries, Vietti and Enrico Serafino. Cooking classes, truffle hunting, and art tours are among the many immersive guest experiences available at the property throughout the year.

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