Chef Maria Probst will be accompanied by Sous-Chef Assunta Pandolfi.
Maria Probst, born in Germany, first trained as a butcher before turning to the culinary arts. After the 1996 “mad cow” crisis, she decided to change direction, enrolling in a culinary school and later working in several Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe. In 2014, she arrived in Cerbaia at La Tenda Rossa, a historic restaurant where she earned a Michelin star in 2016. After three years at Torre a Cona, in 2024 she joined Il Cerreto, an organic and biodynamic farm with an agriturismo and vegetarian restaurant, where she brings her vision of sustainable haute cuisine.
Assunta Pandolfi, originally from the Cilento region, has a rich background of experience in Campania, South Tyrol, and Spain. She met Maria at Torre a Cona, near Florence, where a strong professional connection was born. Together, they decided to pursue a path focused on sustainability, which led them to choose Il Cerreto as the ideal place to combine fine dining with environmental respect.
Tenuta Il Cerreto – Pomarance (PI)
The Cooking Shows offer a unique opportunity to experience haute cuisine up close, thanks to the presence of talented chefs who present original and refined dishes that reflect their personal gastronomic vision.
The experience includes:
- The dish prepared by the chef
- A glass of Alta Langa DOCG
- S.Bernardo mineral water
- A 100g mini Panettone by Galup
- Tartufo Regale, an exclusive artisanal dessert that faithfully replicates the shape and color of the famous Alba Truffle created by Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati.
The experience lasts approximately one and a half hours. To ensure the quality and organization of the event, no menu changes are available in case of allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary requirements.
Please note that Alba White Truffle shavings are not included, but may be added to the dish based on the daily quotation from the Stock Market.
Children who wish to take part in the tasting must have a valid ticket. If children will be present in the room without participating in the tasting, please notify us by email at info@fieradeltartufo.org at least 72 hours before the event, so that a seat can be arranged next to their parents.
