A fusion of crafts…
 Join
the truffle hunters as they make their way down mossy paths close
to the banks of the River Tanaro. Come down to Asti in Monferrato
and witness a culinary phenomenon. Make your way to the venue of
this outstanding performance and let your palate go on an intricate,
interesting and intriguing adventure into the cuisine of the medieval
days. Walk into the elegant rustic interiors of Gener Neuv which
leads a path into the ancient history of gastronomic culture and
blazes a trail through the vineyards of the Monferrato region.
 Explore
the old town with its Baroque architecture and see the ancient towers
standing stiff and proud against the colors of the historic Asti.
Famous for the country fairs, truffle hunting and antique markets,
the town of Asti sports the vivid colors of the festive seasons
that pleases the eye and fills the senses. Let your palate tingle
with appreciation as you view the traditional pastry shops with
their offerings of Rum Astigiani, Hazelnut cake, Baci di dama and
Torrono. Walk down the quaint streets filled with shops selling
salami called ‘cacciatorini’, local cheese called ‘robiole
and ‘tome’ and be whisked away by the aromas from the
bakeries where you can find awesome ‘grissini’, ‘grissie’
and the region’s hard breads. Wind your way though the vibrant
market place, the old square and the main streets and reach Gener
Neuv at Lungo Tanaro dei Pescatori, 4, Asti.
 Gather
with the Fassi family at Gener Neuv and talk to Piero Fassi, as
he leads you into the dining rooms. Meet his wife Giuseppina and
his daughters Maria Luisa and Maura as they whip up traditional
dreams in the kitchen. Combining elegance with comfort, the restaurant
was renovated in 1971, keeping close to its original style and décor.
Sit down and enjoy a fabulous blend of traditional dishes with an
appealing international flavor that has brought many a gourmet and
connoisseurS of fine food and wine to the congenial atmosphere of
Gener Neuv. Choose your favorite room as the Gener Neuv offers the
Proverb Room which seats 45 people, the Mirror Room which seats
18 people and the refreshing open-air portico where you can enjoy
the summery breeze as you relish the Agnolotti ai tre stufati (with
a filling of ground rabbit, veal, and pork), right down to your
delicious dessert of Composta di prugne e uva (prune and grape compote).
 Set
on the banks of the River Tanaro, the Gener Nuev offers an elaborate
menu with Finanziere, a stew of meats, sweetbreads and truffles,
Sausage with Fontina cheese sauce with Spumante Riserva Montelera
1991, Rabbit Salad with Arneis - Bruno Giacosa, sliced raw veal
with Parmesan and tiny chopped vegetables with Il Baciale 1994,
Pinot Noir Barbera blend. Tasteful, courteous and helpful, the Gener
Neuv displays delicacies, such as, truffle hunters' bowl in with
warm raw egg with cheese topped with thin shaved white truffle in
covered individual dishes to hold in the aroma of the truffles,
Boned Guinea fowl stuffed with fresh herbs, Piedmontese style eel
and Gnocchi in Castelmagno cheese, Pina’s famous Lasagne Rustiche
alle Verdure, Piccione in Agrodolce which is stuffed squab, Budino
allo Zabaglione which is baked quail’s eggs in winter black
truffle, Fonduta di Toma con uovo e tartufo which is Fondue of cheese
with a poached egg and the Stracotto di bue in Barolo. Go through
marvelously crafted desserts with Zabaglioni pudding with Amaretto
sauce, Poached pear, bits of chocolate in cream sauce, cookies and
candy. Try the great accompaniment of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Vigna
Senza Nome 1994, a sweet wine. Go on an extraordinary wine trail
and discover a vast host of wines for every meal and every occasion.
The Gener Neuv offers an outstanding collection of cheese fit for
a royal gourmet.
Go on a traditional trail to the accompaniment of the music
of nature…
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