TARTUFO DI SAVIGNO

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