Sunday we went to the low Apenines just south of Bologna. First we went on a trek into the hills around the small town of Savigno. During this we met a local 'truffler' and his dogs. They gave us a demo of the truffle hunt; the tracking, the stalking, and finally the kill. All very interesting. Later we returned to the town where there was the 25th Sagra Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato, a Truffle festival for want of a better expression. We enjoyed a lunch of Ravioli with white truffles, porchetta, and too much of the local, young red wine. The lady drove home while I dozed off and dreamed about buying a pig or beagle of some sort.
Giuseppe with one of the dogs
Stall selling the little jewels
Variously priced truffles
Giuseppe with one of the dogs
Stall selling the little jewels
Variously priced truffles
A lot of customers have been asking me for them but I don't know how many of them are willing to drop $250 on a fresh pasta tartufo. I hope the prices comes down soon...
