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Ovada is a small town near Genova. Only 11,714 people live there. But as any small borgo of Italy, Ovada is rich with its culture, architecture and gastronomic tradition.
One of the best occasions to visit Ovada is its Fest of Wine and Truffles. On this day the city center transforms into one big open-air wine degustation set. All restaurants offer special white truffle based menus. And anybody strolling the narrow pedestrian streets of the ancient town can enjoy a limitless variety of local delicacies like cheeses, prosciutto, homemade honey and so on.
Ovada is a small town near Genova. Only 11,714 people live there. But as any small borgo of Italy, Ovada is rich with its culture, architecture and gastronomic tradition.
One of the best occasions to visit Ovada is its Fest of Wine and Truffles. On this day the city center transforms into one big open-air wine degustation set. All restaurants offer special white truffle based menus. And anybody strolling the narrow pedestrian streets of the ancient town can enjoy a limitless variety of local delicacies like cheeses, prosciutto, homemade honey and so on.
The last Fest of Wine and Truffles in Ovada took place this Sunday November, 9. With only 5 EUR for a portable wine-glass kit that served also as a pass for free (unlimited!) wine degustation, one could benefit from the whole regional wine offer.
Ovada, in fact, is located just on the edge to the famous Montferrat area, one of the best locations of Italy for wine lovers. Among local wines to taste, there are Dolcetto and Barbera... Continue reading the original article and check more pictures on , San Diego, CA, USA. Cultural Italy
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