Alessandro Mecca, born in 1984 in Turin and awarded a Michelin Star in 2018, is currently at the helm of the restaurant housed in the historic Castello di Grinzane Cavour, home to the Regional Wine Cellar of Piedmont. Since 2023, alongside his business partner Marco Ceresa, he has embarked on a new culinary journey that blends the grandeur of the castle with a classically rooted cuisine interpreted through a contemporary lens.
His culinary style, inspired by the great Italian masters, is described as a “cuisine of gesture, made with love and beauty.” Deeply anchored in Piedmontese and Langhe traditions, his cooking embraces modern techniques and creative expression. The medieval setting of the castle, overlooking the rolling Langhe hills, provides the perfect stage for a cuisine that celebrates the territory with elegance and authenticity.
A chef by heritage, Mecca began his career in his family’s historic Turin restaurant, “Crocetta,” before honing his skills in renowned kitchens such as “L’Estate di San Martino,” “Guido da Costigliole,” “Al Sorriso,” “La Ciau del Tornavento,” and the acclaimed “D.O.M.” in São Paulo under Alex Atala. Prior to his current role, he led the kitchen at “Spazio7” within the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation in Turin for seven years, establishing himself as one of the city’s most refined culinary voices.
Alessandro Mecca al Castelllo di Grinzane Cavour
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Cooking Shows offer an immersive fine-dining experience, where the chef prepares the dish live on stage, blending technique and inspiration. Alta Langa accompanies the entire journey with elegance, culminating in the tasting, enhanced—upon request—with White Alba Truffle and exclusive gifts.
The experience includes:
- The dish prepared by the chef
- A glass of Alta Langa DOCG
- S.Bernardo water
- A 100g mini panettone by Galup
- Tartufo Regale, an exclusive handcrafted praline created by Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati, faithfully replicating the shape and color of the famous Alba truffle
The experience lasts approximately one and a half hours. To ensure quality and organization, menu changes are not available in case of allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary needs.
The Alba White Truffle is not included and, for those who wish, will be charged separately according to the daily quotation of the Truffle Market Exchange.
Children who wish to participate in the tasting must have a ticket. If they are present in the room without taking part in the tasting, this must be communicated via email to info@fieradeltartufo.org within 72 hours of the event, so that seating next to their parents can be arranged.
The event is simultaneously translated into English.
The ticket purchased online includes access to the World Market of the White Alba Truffle and to the MUDET – The Alba Truffle Museum.
