13-04-2025

Sunday 13 April – 11.00 am – Grinzane Castle – 323rd CHAPTER OF TULIPS

 

Program

10.30 am Courtyard of the Castle: display by the Flag-throwers and Musicians of Alba

Registration for accreditation in the Caffetteria

11.00 am Sala delle Maschere

Meeting of the Ruling Council with the Knights, Authorities and guests

Introduction by the Grand Master

11.15 am Talk by Truffle hunter Carlo Marenda: “Climare change and the Alba White Truffle: a difficult relationship”

11.45 am Investiture of Postulants to Knights

12.15 pm Welcome aperitif

12.30 pm Lunch of the 323rd Chapter of the Tulips

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Menu

APERITIF
Metodo Classico Spumante 2018 – Batasiolo

Tongue in red sauce
Barbera d’Alba DOC 2022 Superiore Scassa – Bruna Grimaldi

Asparagus and chard ravioli
Langhe DOC Rosso 2020 Montalupa – Matteo Ascheri

Slow-cooked veal
Roero DOCG Patarrone 2018 – Giacomo Vico

Bonet (chocolate and amaretto pudding)
Vermouth bianco del Kamerlengo – Oddero Poderi e Cantine

Coffee and sweet delicacies
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The wines accompanying the appetizers and dishes have been picked from among the Winners of the 49th Selection chosen by the Order’s Tasting Panel.