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The ancient fair of St Martin, and its
accompanying truffle festival, wrap up the 'season' in Canelli
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Don't go to Canelli during the second weekend
in November, unless you want to go to the Fair; it takes over the town! (But
then why would you want to go anywhere else?) For the young and the
young-at-heart there is a funfair in the piazza, with rides,
dodgems and roundabouts. In the adjacent streets, the stalls at the
ancient fair of St Martin sell all kinds
of clothing, shoes, jewellery, leather goods....the list is endless.
Drummers and flag wavers in traditional
costume march through the streets, and you can ride through the town on a
liveried horse and carriage.
The 'wine cathedrals' are open
to the public, and on Saturday evening, as darkness falls, the town's
Christmas tree (a gift from the Region of Trentino) will be illuminated.
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Drummers |
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Beat a march down the street |
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Flagwavers |
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Carriage |
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In full livery, with coachmen |
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Coachman |
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In period costume |
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Lovers of good food and wine should head south
of the river to Corsa Liberta, the street
leading up to the railway station, for here you will find the Regional
Truffle Fair, a feast of
Piedmontese cuisine, fabulous food and wine on display to taste and
purchase.
The Truffle Fair itself takes place in the
cantine of the Gancia wine buildings, whilst the restaurants in Canelli
and in many of the surrounding villages offer special pre-published set
menus for the day with a truffle theme. Prior booking for these is
essential.
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Cheese |
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Piedmont produces eight cheeses with DOP (protected trademark) status. |
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Cheese |
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So many wonderful cheeses, which one shall we choose ? |
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Porcini |
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A mountain of mushrooms, ready sliced |
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Olive oil |
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The very best first cold press extra virgin, from nearby Liguria |
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Olives... |
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and many other gastronomic delights |
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Onions |
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Caramelised for sweetness |
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Grappa |
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A spirit taken as a digestif. There are many varieties. |
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Butcher's stall |
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Salami and other cuts of meat, in a colourful display. |
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Wine hampers |
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Produce from the nearby village of Castelnuovo Calcea. |
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Spice pots |
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Beautifully presented terracotta jars |
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Preserves |
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A wide range, and attractively packaged. The ideal Christmas present. |
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Cheese |
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Flavoured with barolo ! |
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White Truffles |
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These cost from 25 to 65 euros each |
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Honey |
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This particular honey is made from chestnut blossom. |
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More Cheese |
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Another eye catching display |
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Biological produce |
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As if the ordinary produce wasn't fresh enough ! |
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Oranges |
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Not Piedmontese, I'm afraid, but still delicious. |
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Persimmon |
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The bright orange fruit hang colourfully on the trees now that the leaves have been shed |
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Chestnuts |
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You can also buy them ready-roasted for 3 euros a cup |
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Walnuts |
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Most walnut trees in Piedmont are grown for timber. These weren't. |
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Sweets |
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Not everything on sale is good for you, but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy them. Wear sunglasses though ! |
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Cheeseseller |
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Demonstrating his skill with a cheeseknife and a wheel of parmigiano. |
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