Carne cruda all'Albese
(Carne cruda alla piemontese)
Carne cruda all'albese is an Italian spin on steak tartare, prepared mainly around Alba, a town in the Piedmont region renowned for its precious white truffles. In this version, raw finely chopped beef is flavored with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic.
The dish is often served with thin shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and it is often topped with chopped and roasted Piemontese hazelnuts or the prized white Alba truffle. Due to the fact that truffles are very expensive, fresh wild mushrooms are sometimes used instead.
Carne cruda all'albese should be enjoyed shortly after the preparation before the lemon juice cooks the meat. The dish is best paired with warm toasted bread, crispy arugula, and fruity red wines.
Pairing tips
Barbaresco
This powerful red wine is produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown on the nutrient-rich soils around the city of Barbaresco in Piedmont. For a long time, the wine was considered ... Read more
Barbera del Monferrato
This ruby red wine is produced in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria in Piedmont. The wine must be made with a minimum of 85% of Barbera grapes, while the rest may ... Read more
Barbera
Barbera is the most common grape in Piedmont and the third most-planted grape in the country. It is used in varietals and blends. Nowadays, it is considered to ... Read more
Dolcetto
Dolcetto is a red grape that is mostly cultivated in Piedmont. Although its name translates to a sweet little one, the variety is used for the production ... Read more
Serve with
Parmigiano Reggiano
Considered to be among the world's top quality cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is made with raw, semi-skimmed milk from cows grazing on fresh grass and hay. It&... Read more
Tartufo bianco d'Alba
Tartufo bianco d'Alba is an extremely rare Italian white truffle (lat. Tuber magnatum pico) found in the Alba region from October to December. The truffles ... Read more
WHERE TO EAT The best Carne cruda all'Albese in the world (according to food experts)
"Unmissable dish: Albese raw meat."
"The raw meat chopped with a knife with a round of Macra (it's a cheese) is exquisite and will be enough to give you a sense of satisfied satiety."
