Tag: Truffles

Events, Italy

White Gold of Umbria: The 45th Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato in Città di Castello

Every autumn, the Umbrian town of Città di Castello transforms into the beating heart of Italy’s truffle culture for the Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato, a festival celebrating the region’s most prized delicacy — the white truffle. Known scientifically as Tuber magnatum Pico, this rare and aromatic fungus grows beneath the roots of oak and poplar trees and can only be discovered with the … Continue reading White Gold of Umbria: The 45th Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato in Città di Castello

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Tenuta di San Pietro a Pettine: A Gastronomic Immersion on Umbrian Truffles

Between the historical towns of Assisi and Spoleto, lies Tenuta di San Pietro a Pettine, a place treasured for its authenticity and refinement. The sprawling centuries-old estate situated in the village of Trevi takes its name from the ancient rural Romanesque church that still stands inside the property. Dated before 1000, where pilgrims walked the Via Francigena then used for many years as a shelter … Continue reading Tenuta di San Pietro a Pettine: A Gastronomic Immersion on Umbrian Truffles

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

A Day of Discovery of the Irpinian Truffles & Wine at Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

A weekend of Irpinian truffles and wine full immersion has passed with a participation of outstanding number of enthusiasts at Tenuta Cavalier Pepe. Notably a colder zone than the rest of Campania region, Irpinia on Saturday morning was enriched with a full sun and clear blue skies amplifying the exciting experience of truffle hunting with the hunters and their dogs. Milena Pepe of Tenuta Cavalier … Continue reading A Day of Discovery of the Irpinian Truffles & Wine at Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Rowena Dumlao