Gold rush in San Miniato. White Truffle Festival
If you’re looking for the best time to visit San Miniato, it’s definitely the 3 last weekends of November during the White Truffle Festival. You’ll have a chance to learn more about the local traditional recipes and celebrate the taste of Tuscan truffle to the fullest.
Follow the smell of local specialties
The National White Truffle Exhibition in San Miniato takes place in November when the truffle hunt is at its peak of ripeness and goodness. All the gourmets and truffle lovers flock to the Via Sanminiatese where the event itself is happening. During the festival, the old city center gets filled with fragrances. You can smell the typical flavors of the local specialties in Piazza della Repubblica and national specialties from different Italian cities in Piazza del Popolo.
Get ready for the unforgettable gastronomic experience
At the market, you can buy fresh, dried and preserved truffles from various producers from Tuscany and other Italian regions. While visiting the open-air workshops, you’ll get closer with new cooking trends and enjoy the full palette of truffle tastes. And, of course, all truffle tastings are accompanied by the fine Italian wine. You simply won’t get a better gastronomic experience! San Miniato White Truffle Festival is the only time when you can try out authentic Tuscan truffle recipes and delve into local cuisine.
Become a truffle hunter yourself
Did you know that in 2021 “Truffle hunting and extraction in Italy” has been inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List? Truffle hunting is one among the oldest Tuscan traditions. It comprises the set of knowledge and skills that have been transmitted by word of mouth for centuries. That’s why this practice is highly appreciated and carefully preserved by the people of Italy. At the White Truffle Festival you’ll easily find a truffle hunting tour opportunity as well as the company to share this unique experience with. Arm yourself and have a nice hunt!
A bronze tribute to the world’s largest truffle
Only in San Miniato, you can find the monument honoring the world's largest truffle. This two-kilogram truffle was found in the hills near the town by truffle hunter Arturo Gallerini and his mongrel dog Parigi. It was even enlisted in the Guinness Book of Records. A funny thing is that this truffle was bought by a London restaurant for $52,000, but it turned out to be spoiled due to improper storing. This became a lesson for everyone on how important it is to take care of the precious fungus properly.
Have you ever tried white truffles? And how about white truffles in Tuscany? We bet they taste differently. White Truffle Festival in San Miniato is just a must-visit for all the foodies in the world!
