Main culinary features of the region are chocolate, fine wine and white truffles, which are the most expensive and rare mushrooms in the world. Truffles attract numerous gourmets to this region; this rare delicacy can safely be called a culinary symbol of Piemonte. White truffles grow underground, and their harvesting is a real art. Specially trained dogs help to find the coveted mushroom delicacy that would then be sold for big money.
Every year, white truffle auction takes place in Alba; the price per kilo can reach 2,000 dollars. The auction starts in early October and usually lasts for more than a month; this period is a season for mushrooms.
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