All
the most important kinds of truffles are found in
our area including the Superior White Truffle of the
Hills of Bologna which is renowned for its indubitable
quality
Savigno, a town with a population of 2,5000 which
boasts 130 qualified truffles hunters, has a genuine
and heartfelt passion for truffles.
Of
the national Truffle Roads, the only reference
point for the Emilia-Romagna region is Savigno, which
also boasts the official title of Regional Truffle
Capital.
In
honour of this precious product, from 1984 Savigno
has been organising the well-known Superior White
Truffle of the Hills of Bologna Festival, the most
important display and market for the Emilian Appennines
which is financially supported by the President of
the Italian Cabinet.
On
the first three Sundays in November the main square
and the streets of Savignohave the pleasure of playing
host to numerous carefully-selected stalls which sell
the Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna
according to the prices set by the truffle bourse
which operates during the festival.
The
Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna Festival
is not only about food but also about culture with
its Truffle Culture Conventions and product promotion.
On
the last Sunday of the entertaining Festival the Great
National Truffle Hunting Dog race is held which is
one of the races which makes up the National Truffle
Hunting Competition