White Truffles Exhibition, San Miniato (November 14th – November 29th, 2009 )Back to the events list
Up in the hills of San Miniato, and moving towards Pisa, truffles have been gathered for generations. This royal fungi is highly valued for its unusual taste and aroma; besides, it has been proven to posses aphrodisiac qualities. Truffles grow on the ground, near the roots of trees, and they are hard to notice, which is why gathering of underground truffles became a job for trained dogs, and… pigs.
In the subconscious of San Miniato people, truffles are not just a delicacy, but a part of their history and culture, as well as a source of income for many local firms. By the way, in 1954 a record among truffles was set in San Miniato by a fungi weighing 2 kilograms and 520 grams. The wonder was sent as a gift to US president Eisenhower.
Such wonders are quite rare, however, the November exhibition and fair of white truffles in San Miniato features some very valuable samples of fungi in all their charm. "Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco" – the Italian name of the event, usually covers the whole city. The truffles exhibition and fair opens in Plaza del Duomo, restaurants serve meals with truffles, the aromas of Italian food flow around in the air above the streets and squares of the city.
So, if you never tried truffles but only wished to fill in the blanks of your culinary erudition, visits San Miniato white truffles exhibition and fair.
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