Tartufi Ponzio Alba
Since 1956

TARTUFI PONZIO was born in Alba in 1947 and since its inception has contributed significantly in making white truffle be known and appreciated all over the world.

TARTUFI PONZIO, one of the oldest shops in Italy dedicated to White Truffle, is located in the main street of Alba’s splendid historic center, in which its founder, Cavalier Roberto Ponzio (1923-2008) crafted the White Truffle history and its trade.

Depending on the season, Tartufi Ponzio offers the local harvest best: Piedmont region truffles, extremely fresh, selected with rigor and competence.

Unesco World Heritage

The area of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato is situated in the south corner of the Piedmont region, characterized by elevated ancient villages and castles on its rolling hills.

Since 2014 this territory has been recognized as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, included in the list of world wonders for the beauty of its landscape and the richness of its products.

Alba is known for its thousand years old history, which began back in Roman Empire times, when named as Alba Pompeia it was one of the trade hub in Northern Italy.

The historic center layout is unadulterated medieval with its narrow streets, palaces and several turrets.