“The most learned men have been questioned as to the nature of this tuber, and after 2,000 years of argument and discussion, their answer is the same as it was
on the first day: we do not know. The truffles themselves have been interrogated, and have answered simply: eat us and praise the Lord.” AlexandreDumas(1802–1870)
sold by vendors and truffle hunt- ers to chefs and gourmets. You can also buy them in small booths and stores in Alba. In addition to truf- fles, there’s a lot to do at the fair, including food and wine tastings daily, music, an international boc- ce competition, and even a Truffle Dog Day, where you can observe how dogs hunt for truffles and work with their hunter (trifolau).
MONFERRATO AREA OF PIEDMONT Moncalvo White Truffle Fair Last two weekends in October. Tere’s also a truffle festival and mar- ket in Umbria in Pietralunga. Called the Mostra Mercato del Tartufo, or “Trade fair of Truffles,” this well-at- tended event is held in mid-October.
TUSCANY San Miniato Truffle Fair La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco is held in the medieval hill town of San Miniato on the second, third and fourth weekends in November. Twenty five percent of Italy’s white truffles are produced in this territory and November is the heart of truffle gathering season, so make sure this fair is on your list. In addition to food and craft stands, local restau- rants feature reasonably priced truf- fles on their menus. Tere are food and craft stands, and entertainment.
SAN GIOVANNI D’ASSO (NEAR SIENA) San Giovanni d’Asso Truffle Festival In addition to the festival held on the second and third weekends in November, visit their truffle mu- seum, which is open on weekends.
VOLTERRA Volterra White Truffle Fair Held in late October and early November.
LE MARCHE Acqualagna White Truffle Fair No truffle tour is complete without a visit to the town that calls itself the “truffle capital.” Te Acqual- agna White Truffle Fair is held
on weekends starting at the end of October through mid-November.
SANT’ANGELO IN VADO (NEAR URBANIA) Sant’Angelo Truffle Fair Held on weekends for several weeks in October.
UMBRIA National Fair of White Truffles Every year, from the end of Octo- ber through the beginning of No- vember, Gubbio hosts a national white truffle festival. Along with the rare white truffles, attendees can experience numerous delica- cies and other traditional Italian products.
White truffles for sale at the Truffle Fair in Alba. | © Hofmeester/Bigstock
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