The truffles grow spontaneously in Umbria and they are protagonists of its food tradition.
Thanks to its strong truffle culture, Umbria has also developed a system of fairs and festivals celebrating truffles, in which truffles are sold, tasted, and discussed in workshops.
THE TRUFFLE VARIETIES IN UMBRIA
The Black Truffle (Tuber Melanosporum Vittadini) also known as the Norcia or Spoleto Truffle, the White Truffle, and at least another seven to eight species of truffles that ripen throughout the year, including the well-known Scorzone (Tuber aestivum) and the winter truffle called Uncinato truffle (Tuber Uncinatum Chatin).
If you are interested in knowing more about all the varieties of Umbria truffle, follow the link>>>
THE TRUFFLE FAIRS IN UMBRIA
Truffle fairs and festivals in Umbria occur from June to late November, some also between February and March.
ItalybyEvents collected a calendar of truffle fairs and festivals in Umbria, all in the area of Perugia.
Something may change. We kindly recommend always checking on the official website if anything has changed. Some information can be found on the Municipality website.
NERO DI NORCIA – Norcia (Perugia)
End February-Early March – see details>>>
DIAMANTE NERO (Black Diamond) – Scheggino (Perugia)
April
TRUFFLE MARKET EXHIBITION – Valtopina (Perugia)
June edition – see details>>>
FESTIVAL OF TRUFFLE AND ROAST GOOSE – Spello (Perugia)
June-July
TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – Ripa (Perugia)
July
TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – Spina di Campello (Perugia)
July-August
BISACCIA DEL TARTUFAIO – Citerna (Perugia)
First half of October
TRUFFLE AND POTATO EXHIBITION – Pietralunga (Perugia)
The second weekend of October
AUTUMN FEAST – Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (Perugia)Mid
October
NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF THE WHITE TRUFFLE – Città di Castello (Perugia)
Late October- Early November
GUBBIO, LAND OF TRUFFLES – Gubbio (Perugia)
Late October- Early November – see details>>>
TRUFFLE MARKET EXHIBITION – Valtopina (Perugia)
November edition – see details>>>
Go to the article to better know the Umbria varieties of truffle>>>
Credits photo: Nero di Norcia
