For Enrico Crippa, the magnificent ingredients of the Langhe are just a starting point for his clever cuisine. One of the first chefs in Italy to forage for ingredients , his use of wild herbs from the hills around Alba in his signature dish, Salad 21…31…41…51(the number designates how many ingredients have been included that day) is masterful. His tasting menu is titled “The Journey”, an 8-course excursion that pays tribute to destinations ranging from Calabria to South Africa. Though the restaurant is owned by the Ceretto family, the magnificent list goes well beyond wines produced by the owners.