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Record-Breaking Truffle Auction in Alba
The 25th Alba White Truffle World Auction saw record-breaking sales, with a pair of truffles fetching \u20ac140,000, highlighting the event's charitable impact and international appeal.
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- What was the final price of the two twin truffles sold at the auction?
- Two twin truffles, weighing 905 grams in total, were sold at the Alba White Truffle World Auction for \u20ac140,000, or \u20ac154 per gram.
- Where did the winning bidder for the most expensive truffle come from?
- While efforts were made to keep the most valuable truffle in Italy, a wealthy entrepreneur from Hong Kong ultimately purchased it.
- Besides the top lot, were there other significant sales at the Grinzane Cavour location?
- Other notable sales included three Alba white truffles sold in Grinzane Cavour for a combined \u20ac23,000 to buyers in Italy and China.
- How much money did the Alba White Truffle World Auction raise this year, and for what purpose?
- The auction, in its 25th edition, raised almost \u20ac395,500 for charities worldwide, with the top lot going to a Hong Kong buyer.
- What is the broader significance of the Alba White Truffle World Auction beyond the sale of truffles?
- The auction showcases not only the valuable truffles but also promotes the Alba region and its wines, fostering global solidarity through charitable contributions.