Editing Piedmont (section)

==Culture==
===Languages===
[[File:Piedmontese Language distribution.png|thumb|[[Piedmontese language]] distribution:
{{legend|#d5001d|Areas where Piedmontese is spoken (municipalities where [[Occitan language|Occitan]] and [[Franco-Provençal|Arpitan]] presence is only de jure are included)}}
{{legend|#ff203e|Areas where Piedmontese is spoken alongside other languages (Occitan, Arpitan and [[Alemannic German|Alemannic]]) and areas of linguistic transition (with [[Ligurian language|Ligurian]] and with [[Lombard language|Lombard]])}}]]
As in the rest of Italy, [[Italian language|Italian]] is the official national language. The main local languages are [[Piedmontese language|Piedmontese]], [[Western Lombard dialect|Insubric]] (spoken in the eastern part of the region), [[Occitan language|Occitan]] (spoken by a minority in the [[Occitan Valleys]] situated in the [[Province of Cuneo]] and the [[Metropolitan City of Turin]]), and [[Franco-Provençal language|Franco-Provençal]] (spoken by another minority in the alpine heights of the Metropolitan City of Turin), like in the [[Susa Valley]] and [[Walser language|Walser]] (spoken by a minority in the [[Province of Vercelli]] and [[Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola]]).

===Cuisine===
{{Main|Piedmontese cuisine}}
[[File:LovageAgnoCattailPurslane (8312537016).jpg|thumb|''[[Agnolotti]]'']]
[[File:Risotto with White Truffles from Alba.jpg|thumb|''[[Risotto]]'' topped with [[Tuber magnatum|white truffle]] shavings]]
[[File:Vitello tonnato.jpg|thumb|''[[Vitello tonnato]]'']]
[[File:Polenta_e_bruscitti_(2).jpg|thumb|''[[Bruscitti]]'' served with ''[[polenta]]'' porridge]]

[[Piedmontese cuisine]] is the style of cooking in the [[Northern Italy|Northern Italian]] region of Piedmont. Bordering [[France]] and [[Switzerland]], Piedmontese cuisine is partly influenced by [[French cuisine]]; this is demonstrated in particular by the importance of appetizers, a set of courses that precede what is traditionally called a first course and aimed at whetting the appetite. In France these courses are fewer and are called ''entrée''.<ref name=PI>{{cite book|title=La grande cucina regionale - Piemonte|publisher=Il corriere della sera|year=2005|chapter=Introduzione|language=it}}</ref>

It is a region in Italy with the largest number of [[:Category:Piedmontese cheeses|cheeses]] and [[Piedmont wine|wines]]. The most prestigious Italian culinary school, the [[University of Gastronomic Sciences]], was founded in Piedmont. Similar to other Northern Italian cuisines, veal, wine, and butter are among the main ingredients used in cooking.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Donati |first=Stella |title=Il Grande Manuale della Cucina Regionale |date= |publisher=Euroclub |year=1979}}</ref>

Some well-known dishes include ''[[agnolotti]]'', ''[[vitello tonnato]]'' (also popular in Argentina), and ''[[bagna càuda]]''. Piedmont is also credited for the famous pasta dish [[tagliolini]] (''tajarin'' in [[Piedmontese language|Piedmontese]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tajarin, a Speciality of Piedmontese Cuisine |url=https://alfierialimentari.it/en/tajarin-a-speciality-of-piedmontese-cuisine/}}</ref> ''Tagliolini'' are a type of egg [[pasta]] normally made fresh by hand. According to Italian writer and journalist Massimo Alberini, ''tagliolini'' was among [[Victor Emmanuel II|King Victor Emmanuel II]]'s preferred dishes.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Alberini |first=Massimo |title=Piemontesi a tavola. Itinerario gastronomico da Novara alle Alpi}}</ref>

Common in [[Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola|Verbano-Cusio-Ossola]] area<ref name="caffeinamagazine">{{cite web|url=https://www.caffeinamagazine.it/televisione/antonella-clerici-si-commuove-bruscitti-e-sempre-mezzogiorno/|title=Antonella Clerici si commuove in diretta. Ciò che succede in studio non la lascia indifferente: il ricordo che emoziona anche il pubblico|date=30 November 2020 |access-date=17 February 2024|language=it}}</ref> are ''[[bruscitti]]'', originating from [[Alto Milanese]], a dish of braised meat cut very thin and cooked in wine and [[Fennel|fennel seeds]], historically obtained by stripping leftover meat.

The [[Slow Food|Slow Food Movement]] was started in Piedmont by [[Carlo Petrini]] who was from the town of [[Bra, Piedmont]]. The movement greatly benefited the region by highlighting Piedmont's diverse cuisine. The Slow Food Movement offices are still headquartered in the town of Bra. 

The town of [[Alba, Piedmont|Alba]] is known for its gourmet food. It is also the region where [[Tuber magnatum|Alba white truffles]] are found.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alba White Truffle: what it is and everything you need to know |url=https://www.eataly.com/us_en/magazine/culture-and-tradition/guide-to-white-alba-truffles}}</ref>

Since 2006, the Piedmont region has benefited from the start of the [[Slow Food]] movement and [[Terra Madre]], events that highlighted the rich agricultural and [[viticulture|viticultural]] value of the Po Valley and northern Italy. A chain of food halls [[Eataly]] works in collaboration with [[Slow Food]]. Piedmont is the leading producer of confectionery, coffee, rice, and white truffles in Italy. It is ranked 3 of 20 for the production of quality DOC and DOCG wines with 1,982,718 hl, there are 17 DOCG wines of all possible types (white, red, sweet, sparkling). In 2019, Piedmont accounted for 16.5% of wine exports from Italy, ranking second behind [[Veneto]], with 36%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Export of wine by region in Italy 2019 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/560284/export-of-wine-by-region-in-italy/ |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> The typical food industries in Piedmont are:
* alcoholic beverages
** production of quality dry red wines from [[Nebbiolo]], [[Dolcetto]], and [[Barbera]] grapes
** production of quality dry white wines 
** production of sweet white wines from [[Erbaluce]] grapes
** production of [[vermouth]], which was invented in Piedmont
** production of sparkling wine [[Asti wine|Asti Spumante]], [[Alta Langa]], [[Cortese di Gavi|Gavi]]
* coffee
** production of coffee [[Lavazza]]
** production of coffee/chocolate liqueur [[Bicerin]]
* confectionery
** production of traditional [[Gianduiotto|Chocolate Gianduiotto]]
** production of different kind of [[chocolate]] and [[praline (nut confection)|pralines]]
** production of [[torrone]]
** production of sweet paste [[Nutella]]
** production of [[Biscuit|biscotto]]
* delicacy
** production of [[tuber magnatum|white truffles]] from [[Alba, Piedmont|Alba]] and related products with white truffles like condiments, honey, salami, and prosciutto
** production of high-quality marinated beef Gradisca or dried beef [[Bresaola]]
* cereals
** production of dry [[risotto]] mixes

<gallery>
Barolo_in_Piemonte%2C_Italy.jpg|[[Barolo|Wine Barolo]]
Marini_IMG_0024.JPG|[[Martini (vermouth)|Vermouth Martini]]
Cinzano_Asti_Spumante%2C_2012.jpg|[[Asti wine|Asti Spumante]]
Le_Mot_de_la_Faim_%28restaurant%29_-_expresso.JPG|[[Lavazza|Coffee Lavazza]]
Gianduiotti.jpg|[[Gianduiotto|Chocolate Gianduiotto]] 
Nutella_ak.jpg|[[Nutella]]
Tuber_Magnatum_Pico.jpg|[[Tuber magnatum|White Truffles]] from [[Alba]]
Risotto_ai_funghi_porcini.JPG|[[Risotto]] ai funghi porcini
2016 1129 Turin Grissini.jpg|[[Grissini]]
</gallery>

===Museums===
{{Main|List of museums in Piedmont}}
[[File:Mole Antonelliana (Torino) 01.jpg|thumb|[[National Museum of Cinema]] in [[Turin]]]]
[[File:Torino-PalazzoCarignanoFronte.jpg|thumb|[[Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin)|Museum of the Risorgimento of Turin]]]]
[[File:Torino, museo nazionale dell'Automobile (02).jpg|thumb|[[Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile]] in [[Turin]]]]
[[File:Museo Egizio e Galleria sabauda, Torino.jpg|thumb|[[Museo Egizio]] in [[Turin]]]]

* [[Accorsi - Ometto Museum]]
* [[Casa Cavassa]]
* [[Castello della Manta]]
* [[Moncalieri Castle|Castle of Moncalieri]]
* [[Castle of Racconigi]]
* [[Castle of Rivoli]]
* [[Cittadella of Alessandria]]
* [[Faraggiana Ferrandi Natural History Museum]]
* [[Forte Albertino]]
* [[Fort of Exilles]]
* [[J-Museum|Juventus Museum]]
* [[Mole Antonelliana]]
* [[Museo Francesco Borgogna|Museo Borgogna (Vercelli)]]
* [[Museo Civico d'Arte Antica]]
* [[Federico Eusebio Civic Museum of Archaeology and Natural Sciences, Alba|Museo Civico Federico Eusebio]]
* [[Museo Egizio]]
* [[Museo Francesco Borgogna]]
* [[Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile]]
* [[Museum of Human Anatomy Luigi Rolando]]
* [[Museum of Oriental Art (Turin)|Museum of Oriental Art]]
* [[Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin)|Museum of the Risorgimento]]
* [[Palace of Venaria]]
* [[Palazzo Silva, Domodossola|Palazzo Silva]]
* [[Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi]]
* [[Accademia Albertina|Pinacoteca Albertina]]
* [[Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli]]
* [[Royal Armoury of Turin]]
* [[Royal Library of Turin]]
* [[Royal Palace of Turin]]
* [[Sabauda Gallery]]
* [[Synagogue of Casale Monferrato]]
* [[National Museum of Cinema|The National Cinema Museum]]
* [[Turin Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art]]
* [[Turin City Museum of Ancient Art]]
* [[Turin Museum of Natural History]]
* [[Villa della Regina]]