The Cortile della Maddalena is a historic courtyard in the center of Alba (Piedmont). In the courtyard, stands are set up, each offering a wide selection of wines centered around a specific grape variety or a range of different grape varieties for visitors to taste. The stands on the north side can be seen with clusters of visitors sipping their chosen wines.
A wooden standing table with a section of the Vinum guide and our glasses filled with Roero Arneis.
In the foreground on the left, a large sign shaped like a wine glass is visible, featuring arrows pointing to the other Novum locations. In the background, the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici del Borgo Patin e Tesor enters the square—musicians (including rousing drummers) and flag throwers from a district of Alba who uphold medieval traditions. Their costumes are in red, blue, and gold.
One of the stands in the square, featuring a bar lined with wine bottles, is staffed by an exceptionally helpful sommelier who pours us two different Gavi wines. The sommelier is dressed in a white shirt, a black bow tie, and a black bib apron. Behind him, long rows of wine bottles are displayed on shelves.
Vinum Alba, International Fair of the Wines of Piedmont.
Location Cortile della Maddalena.
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