Terra Madre — Salone del Gusto — a 3-day weekend in Piedmont

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Turin

   Land at Turin Caselle (TRN), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Terra Madre — Salone del Gusto

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: The Piedmont wine section is extraordinary — Barolo and Barbaresco producers participate alongside small natural wine estates. Buy a dedicated wine tasting pass rather than the general entry for best access.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Piedmont

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Turin

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Turin

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Turin

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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One winery worth a detour

Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Turin Caselle (TRN)

Mid-range daily budget

~€210/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site