The cuisine of Piedmont, a region of northwest Italy, is influenced by the high quality wines produced in the region, as well as the area's high quality cheeses, truffles, and meats.
Bagna càuda, a dish of raw vegetables served with a savory rich broth used to garnish or for dipping, is a characteristic dish of the region. Piedmont is also known for cured bresaola beef, and Bra sausage, and for rustic meat dishes associated with livestock keeping, such as Brasato al barolo, a beef roast braised in Barolo wine, and fritto misto alla piemontese, a mixed-organ dish.
Characteristic confectionery and desserts have long been associated with Piedmont as well, including gianduja and gianduiotto (as well as the modern Nutella inspired by them), bunet custard, panna cotta, baci di dama cookies, and bicerin, a hot chocolate and coffee drink that is a speciality of Turin.