Piedmont Dinner with Guest Chef Fernanda Giamello and Piedmont Historian Daniela Viberti

The Night:

An immersion in Piedmont. Join us as guest Chef Fernanda Giamello teaches you how to make a few famous dishes from the Piedmont region of Italy. Then sit down and enjoy a 4 course meal that you took part in preparing. All the while Daniela Viberti will be sharing the stories and local insight that connect each dish to its place of origin.

Who will teach:

Fernanda Giamello | Chef & Cooking Instructor

Raised on a family farm in Barbaresco, Fernanda Giamello brings the culinary traditions of Piedmont to life through recipes and techniques learned alongside her parents. From handmade pasta to the region’s beloved hazelnut pastries, her cooking reflects a deep connection to local ingredients and family traditions. Featured in Bake from Scratch, Fernanda welcomes guests from around the world into her kitchen near Alba, sharing the food, stories, and hospitality of her native region.

Daniela Viberti | Culinary Collaborator & Piedmont Guide

An experienced guide based in Alba, Daniela Viberti brings extensive knowledge of Piedmont’s food, wines, and cultural traditions. Her connection to E. Pira & Figli, the Barolo estate associated with celebrated winemaker Chiara Boschis, adds a firsthand perspective on the region’s wine community.

What we will teach:

• How to make pasta dough the Piedmont way       

• How to roll our pasta dough

• How to Form Ravioli “del Plin”

• How to make Baci di Dama Cookies (a treat for you to take home after the meal)

• ROASTED SQUASH FLAN WITH FONDUTA

• RAVIOLI “DEL PLIN”

• NEBBIOLO BRAISED BEEF

• BUNET WITH AMARETTI COOKIES