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The disappearing art of truffle hunting is facing a new and “grave threat” from winemakers in northern Italy. The rare white Alba truffle and Piedmont red wines are among the region’s most prized products, and have been sourced in happy proximity for decades. But winemakers in the Langhe area of Piedmont are now eyeing up the shadier side of the hi...

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We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

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I remember the first time I walked into a local trattoria in Alba during the peak of white truffle season, hit by the distinctive aroma of umami meets earth. On steroids. That was the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba. Considered the most famous white truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico) in the world, the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba can only be found in the northern Italia...

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Italian truffle hunting has made it onto the UNESCO list of the world's intangible cultural heritage, a UNESCO panel announced in Paris Thursday. Practitioners of the traditional practice put in their bid eight years ago. Farm group Coldiretti said the accolade "is an important step towards defending a system marked by a special relationship with n...

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Unesco's body of experts has given a positive opinion to the candidacy of the "truffle hunting" to enter the list of World Heritage Sites. The final decision is expected from December 13 to 18, at the conclusion of a candidacy process formally submitted by Italy in March 2020. In Italy, the search and collection of truffles is a complex practice, w...

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Are you a fan of truffles in Italy? Most foodies either love them or not. No matter which group you fall in, there’s no denying they’re one of Italy’s most prized foods. A country renowned for its food, Italy produces countless unique foods and wines in 20 regions — from cheese, bread, and cured meats to olive oil and balsamic vinegar, to name just...

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In Italy during fall time there are several fairs and events happening which have as main goal that to value and promote the excellences of the territory. One of the most awaited is undoubtedly the Alba truffle fair this year in its 91st edition. The fair takes place in the Piemonte region, from 9 of October to 5 of December 2021 every year thousan...

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I'm standing in a room with a glass in a holster around my neck and I'm surrounded by truffles. I'm talking the "dog snuffled" variety, not the chocolates. White truffles at that – the most prized of all. And I am in heaven. I'm in Alba in Piedmont, an hour from Turin in Italy for the annual International Alba White Truffle Fair or Fiera del Tartuf...

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The annual white truffle festival is not the only reason to visit this atmospheric hilltop Tuscan town. The name San Miniato is almost synonymous with tartufo bianco, or white truffle. Halfway between Florence and Pisa, the small town is world famous for its annual white truffle festival. For three weekends every November the squares and streets of...

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