The White Truffle area of Mugello is an area with a strong vocation for truffle production and probably has the oldest truffle hunting and eating tradition in Tuscany, in fact as early as 1857 in the “Giornale agrario Toscano” there are hints of the truffle practice of that time.
“In the Mugello area,” says Simone Calugi of Selektia Tartufi, “a considerable variety of truffles are gathered, but the most popular and appreciated on tables all over the world are the Precious White Truffle and the Summer Black Truffle. For a truffle hunter, Mugello is definitely a place to visit and get to know because it is a magnificent and peculiarly rich area of Tuscany: the municipalities in the Mugello white Tuscan truffle production area are Barberino di Mugello, Borgo San Lorenzo, Firenzuola, Marradi, Palazzuolo sul Senio, San Piero a Sieve, Scarperia and Vicchio.”
The Mugello Truffle Zone
Most of the truffle grounds where white truffles can be found are located on the Mugello valley floor, along the streams that run through it, but especially along the Sieve River and its left-hand tributaries, which flow in a north-south direction. A perfect balance between symbiotic plants, soil and climate is established along the streams, which favors the growth and fruiting of truffles. In particular, erosion of the streams at the expense of existing terraces has created steep and impervious terrain suitable for truffle fruiting. The vegetation of the valley floor consists of plants of Oaks, Poplars, Maples, Elms and shrubs of Hawthorn, Bramble, Sanguinello.
Fairs in Mugello.
There are numerous local fairs dedicated to truffles; at the end of October there is the Mostra mercato del tartufo bianco e nero (white and black truffle market) in Barberino del Mugello, the event’s program includes truffle tastings and other seasonal products. It will also be possible to buy chestnuts, honey and extra virgin olive oil.
On the third weekend of November, the Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco e Nero del Mugello (Mugello Black and White Truffle Market) takes place in Borgo San Lorenzo, where local producers will display and sell the fruits of their labor in a festive and convivial atmosphere.
In Scarperia, on the other hand, the Sagra del Tartufo Bianco e Nero (White and Black Truffle Festival) is held during the first two weekends of November, with food stands and sales of local products.
To appreciate the white truffle directly in your home Simone Calugi of Selektia Tartufi is at your disposal to offer you fresh truffles according to the season or frozen, preserved or dried truffles to never run out and make any big occasion really special.
