59th edition · Murisengo Monferrato, Piedmont
International White Truffle FairTrifola d’Or
8am to 6pm
White truffles from the Valcerrina, each one checked by the judges of Italy’s National Truffle Study Centre in Alba. Over a hundred stalls in the village, Monferrato wines, free seminars and guided walks.
- 1530our roots: the St Martin’s Fair
- 1967the first Truffle Fair
- 100+selected exhibitors
- 100%of truffles on sale checked by the CNST
The Trifola d’Or guarantee
No truffle reaches a stall without the judges’ approval
Murisengo is one of very few fairs in Italy with such a strict inspection protocol. The town is a founding member of the National Truffle Study Centre (CNST) in Alba, whose sensory-analysis judges examine every truffle, white or black, before the fair opens.
Before it goes on sale
- PresentationLocal truffle hunters (trifolau) and dealers bring their truffles to the panel.
- Sensory analysisThe CNST judges assess every truffle. Any that fail are withdrawn and returned when the fair closes.
- Weighed and countedApproved truffles are weighed and counted: only these may be sold.
After you buy
- Numbered bagEvery truffle sold goes into a numbered, stamped bag, so you can always trace the seller.
- Free checkAll day long the judges are at the central desk in Piazza della Vittoria to check the truffle you bought, free of charge.
- ExchangeIf your truffle turns out unfit to eat, the number on the bag lets you exchange it.
First time? Ask the judges: they will help you choose the right truffle, before and after you buy.
Many hunters also carry the Murisengo municipal quality mark (De.Co.).
“Smell, buy, enjoy and give truffles you can trust.”
2026 programme
A Sunday at the Trifola d’Or
Sundays 15 & 22 November 2026 · 8am to 6pm. Both Sundays follow the same programme. Cultural activities are free.
- 8:00
The fair opens
Free non-stop shuttles from the San Candido and Gallo car parks until 6pm.
- 10:00
Lavazza coffee corner
Free coffee for visitors.
Piazza della Vittoria
- 10:30
Brass band
Official opening with the band, until 12:30.
- Lunch
The Trifolau’s Lunch
Lunch at the covered food halls run by local Pro Loco associations, with and without truffle.
Piazza Lavazza and Piazzale IV Novembre
- 14:00
Village storytelling
45-minute guided walks with tourism students from IIS Leardi. Departures at 2, 3 and 4pm.
Piazza Boario and Piazza Lavazza
- 14:15
Camminare il Monferrato
Guided hike through truffle country with Anna Maria Bruno.
Meet in Piazza Boario
- 15:00
Truffle seminar
Sensory analysis with the CNST judges: how to choose, recognise and store truffles. Also in English.
Council chamber
- 15:00
San Luigi Gonzaga, Corteranzo
Visit to the little church by Juvarra, with a shuttle while seats last. Book by email.
From Piazza Boario
- 18:00
Closing
Shuttles run back to the car parks until closing.
All day long
Wine tasting bar
Grignolino, Barbera del Monferrato Superiore, Rubino di Cantavenna and Gabiano from the Colline del Monferrato Casalese consortium.
Open truffle grounds
A simulated truffle hunt in the new “Trifola d’Or” truffle ground, planted with some sixty trees, and the Tabui teaching truffle ground.
Art in the village
Contemporary artists in historic buildings and the former church of San Michele.
For children
Workshops and shows by the stage in Piazza della Vittoria, in the afternoon.
Best truffle awards
The CNST judges award the finest truffles in competition, rated on quality and weight.
The fair’s plate
A numbered, limited-edition art plate, sold at Tabaccheria Turino.
The programme may change: updates are posted here and on our social pages.
Finding your way
The whole village becomes the fair
Piazza della Vittoria
The covered Truffle Area with certified truffles, the CNST judges and the wine tasting bar.
Via Umberto I
White gazebos of food and crafts, from Piazza Boario to Piazza della Vittoria.
Piazza Boario
The Campagna Amica Coldiretti farmers’ market from across Italy, and the multilingual info point.
Piazza Lavazza & Piazzale IV Novembre
The two covered food halls, in the heart of the fair and a hundred metres from the square.
The Murisengo truffle
Truffle country, in the Valcerrina
Murisengo sits at 312 metres among vineyards, hazelnut groves, olive trees and woods, on the edge of the Monferrato Casalese. The chalky soil and climate of the Valcerrina produce a Tuber magnatum Pico prized for its aroma and quality.
On autumn and winter nights, until January, the trifolau go out with their tabui, the truffle dogs. It is knowledge handed down through generations and part of village life.
Beyond truffles, the fair brings Grignolino and Barbera, Fresia, hazelnut cake, cured meats, goat’s cheese, honey, olive oil and local saffron to the square.
TargatoMurisengo & Dintorni pop-up shop
At Via Asti 2, also the town info point: producers from Murisengo and Villadeati with wine, saffron, pastries, hazelnuts, fresh pasta, cured meats and goat’s cheese, straight from the farm.
Our story
Almost five centuries of fairs
- 1530The St Martin’s Fair begins, the trading hub of the Valcerrina and the Monferrato Casalese.
- 1967The first Murisengo Truffle Fair.
- 2025The 58th edition is the first as an International Fair.
- 202659th edition, Sundays 15 and 22 November.
For over fifteen years the town council and the Fair Committee have built a fair on a human scale: certified truffles, the best of Monferrato, fine crafts and the village’s history, from the castle once held by Frederick Barbarossa to the Romanesque tower of San Pietro.
Past editions
The fair in pictures
Photos: Le Fotografie di Chiara, Debora Lombardi.
Eat & stay
Buy your truffle in the square, enjoy it at the table
On both Sundays you can buy a truffle in Piazza della Vittoria and have it shaved over your dish at the participating restaurants. Here is where to book.
The Trifolau’s Lunch
Covered food halls run by partner Pro Loco associations in Piazza Lavazza and Piazzale IV Novembre. In 2025 the menu had tajarin, bagna cauda, bunet and sweet friciule, with or without truffle. More takeaway stands line Via Umberto and Via Chivasso.
Where to eat and stay
Murisengo
Canonica di Corteranzo Relais
Hilltop relais with traditional cooking and a truffle menu.
Via Recinto 15, Murisengo
Gabiano
Castello di Gabiano
The “3 Orologi” restaurant in the castle’s old vinegar cellar, facing the Alps.
Via San Defendente 2, Gabiano
Cocconato
Ristorante Cannon d’Oro
Open since the mid-1800s, with 15 rooms and 250 Piedmont wines.
Piazza Cavour 21, Cocconato
Where to eat
Murisengo
Locanda dell’Angelo Eventi
On the fair’s main street: a 30-seat room serving Piedmont classics.
Via Umberto I 13/15, Murisengo
Murisengo
Centro Ricreativo Parrocchiale San Candido
The village hall lunch, next to the shuttle car park.
Piazzale San Candido 2, Murisengo
Gabiano
Ristorante Commercio
Agnolotti, fresh pasta and game, with the house’s own wines.
Via San Pietro 22, Gabiano
Cocconato
Cantina del Ponte
In the old Caffè d’Italia: restaurant, wine bar and a long list by the glass.
Piazza Cavour 25, Cocconato
Getting there
Park outside, hop on the shuttle
On fair days, leave the car at one of the recommended car parks: free shuttles run non-stop from 8am to 6pm.
Piazza della Vittoria, Murisengo Monferrato (AL), Italy
Open in Google Maps ↗Recommended parking
- Shuttle
Pratone San Candido
Large field at the junction for the village. Free shuttle to the fair.
- Shuttle
Località Gallo
Visitor car park. Free shuttle to the fair.
- On foot
Via IV Novembre
Behind Piazza Monsignor Vivaldo, a short walk away. Angled parking along the sides.
Campervans: basic parking (no services) near San Pietro and Via Chivasso.
By vintage train
In 2025 the Trifula Express vintage railcar brought visitors from Turin and Biella to Montiglio-Murisengo station, with a 7-minute shuttle to the fair. 2026 journeys will be announced here.
For exhibitors
Exhibit at the Trifola d’Or 2026
Applications are accepted while spaces last. Send the completed form, with revenue stamp and documents, to commercio@murisengo.com. Payment by PagoPA slip is made only after the town council confirms your place.
Stand fees, VAT included
| Area | Space | 2 Sundays | 1 Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Umberto I | 3 × 3 m, exhibitor’s own white gazebo | €185 | €135 |
| Via Umberto I | 3 × 4.5 m, exhibitor’s own white gazebo | €280 | €175 |
| Piazza Boario | 4.5 m frontage, 5 × 5 m gazebo provided | €300 | €200 |
| Piazza Boario | 9 m frontage, gazebo provided | €580 | — |
| Truffle Area, Piazza della Vittoria | 2 m frontage, cover, table and lights | €300 | €200 |
| Truffle Area, Piazza della Vittoria | 4 m frontage, cover, table and lights | €580 | €370 |
- Set-up 6:30–7:30am, pack-down from 6:30pm.
- White gazebos only; pitches are assigned by the organisers.
- Free tastings only, unless authorised by the organisers.
Forms (Italian)
- Exhibitor application 2026 PDF
- Hobbyist application 2026 PDF
- Exhibitor invitation letter PDF
- Hobbyist invitation letter PDF
- Fair regulations PDF
- 335 651 7555 Mon–Fri 3–5:30pm
- 0141 993041 int. 23 Mon–Sat 8:30am–12:30pm
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Organised by
Comune di Murisengo Monferrato with the Fair Committee
Piazza della Vittoria, 1, 15020 Murisengo Monferrato (AL)
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