Truffle lovers…. every year in the small village of San Giovanni d’Asso near Montalcino a traditional white truffle market fair takes place. Thanks to this year’s numerous rains and a very hot summer, the “harvest” is plentiful and of excellent quality.
The market fair takes place during two weekends in November. After the success of the first week, we are heading to celebrate the second week. We are expecting many people to visit thanks in part to the particularly favorable weather forecast. The truffle exhibition – Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete will take place on November 16 and 17.
You can meet the truffle hunters and buy local produce (truffles, honey etc) and you can also taste the local specialties such as pici pasta, bruschetta, all served with truffles.
White truffles are the more prestigious and are available in autumn / winter only. If you want to learn more click here
And if you are not here, remember that you can still visit San Giovanni d’Asso another time of the year and go hunting this wonderful Tuscan produce with a dog and a hunter. Contact me for a tour in the area or if you need help to plan your entire vacation.
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