Piedmont in the Fall? Truffles? Harvest?

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My wife and I try to have a few vacation ideas working at all times so we can pick and choose whenever chance and circumstance allow (usually only once per year).

Is it possible/advisable to do a Fall Piedmont visit timed during harvest and the height of truffle season? Our feeling is that harvest would most likely occur prior to the full-swing of truffle season (which may begin in October perhaps as early as harvest-time in the Langhe, but November seems more of a sure thing). But assuming the two coincide, is going during harvest even advisable? It seems it might limit winery visits and the chance of running into a winemaker or two at the local tavern.

We’re thinking of possibly flying into Genoa. Or perhaps coming from France/Switzerland through the alps via Valle d’Aosta. But it’s really all about the food and wine of the Piedmont for us.

Any comments or recommendations are most welcome!

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If you can wait until the second half of November it’s probably better. I hate to tell you guys, but visits during harvest are a real pain in the neck [highfive.gif]
If you go during the second part of November you will find a more relaxed atmosphere as things will be slowing down and you will definitely find truffles

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That’s what we were thinking - and I really appreciate the feedback!