Osteria Centro Storico. Serralunga.
Words and Photos by Jürgen Schmücking*
A pearl of Italian hospitality can be found inthe historical city center of the small village, Serralunga d’Alba.
The Vinoteca Centro Storico is a culinary sanctuary for wine connoisseurs and gourmands. Here, the small guest room is bulging with excellent wines and delicious specialties from the region. You’ll find prosciutto, culatello and all different kinds of salamis hanging from the ceiling.
Alessio, the host and cook, is a friendly, rather large man. A real Falstaff character. An authentic cook, whose passion for his deeds is proudly displayed in his impressive figure. And a gifted wine connoisseur – if there ever was one.
The selection of Barolo & Co. is highly unusual, but there are also other great tastes to be found on his wine menu as well. Apropos menu. The culinary menu is written on a classic chalk board.
The traditional cold dishes: Carne Crudo and Vitello Tonnato. Both great first courses. Another fantastic starter: Baccala e crema di aspargi.
Whoever is still hungry, the Tortino di Nociola is amazing.
All in all, a commendable little gem – individual, personal and lead with a high level of passion and authenticity.
Via Roma 6, Serralunga d’Alba
0039 0173 613203
Monday and Tuesday closed
Wednesday – Sunday 11,30 – 24,00
*Jürgen Schmücking is a photographer and reporter who travels the world in search of fine cuisine and good taste. Always with a notepad in hand and a camera ready to shoot, he collects pictures and stories of extraordinary places and tastes, of winemakers and brandy burners from Dogliani to Ybbs, Arusha to Traverse City.
