Which northern region of Italy is particularly associated with white truffles?
"Langhe The Langhe (; ""Langa"" is from old dialect Mons Langa et Bassa Langa) is a hilly area to the south and east of the river Tanaro in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, northern Italy. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles—particularly the white truffles of Alba. The countryside as it was in the first half of the 20th century features prominently in the writings of Beppe Fenoglio and Cesare Pavese, who was born there, in Santo Stefano Belbo. On 22 June 2014, a part of the Langhe was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list for its"
"colour. These associate with various trees and shrubs. ""Tuber magnatum"", the high-value white truffle or ""trifola d'Alba Madonna"" (""Truffle of the White Madonna"" in Italian) is found mainly in the Langhe and Montferrat areas of Italy of the Piedmont region in northern Italy and, most famously, in the countryside around the cities of Alba and Asti. The ""whitish truffle"" (""Tuber borchii"") is a similar species found in Tuscany, Abruzzo, Romagna, Umbria, the Marche and Molise. It is not as aromatic as those from Piedmont, although those from Città di Castello come quite close. ""Geopora"" spp. are important ectomycorrhizal partners of"
"as a convent, and then a prison, but which will now be used for conventions. There are also a number of Renaissance palazzi, built by such aristocratic families as the Roffia, Grifoni, Formichini and the Bonapartes, ancestors of Napoleon. During the last three weeks of November, San Miniato hosts a festival devoted to the gastronomically precious white truffle which is harvested in the area around the city. The white truffle is more highly valued than the black truffles found in Umbria and the Marche, and commands very high prices, reflected in the cost of restaurant dishes that incorporate truffles. In"
"white Orvieto, which draws agri-tourists to the vineyards in the area surrounding the medieval town of the same name. Other noted wines produced in Umbria are Torgiano and Rosso di Montefalco. Another typical Umbrian product is the black truffle found in Valnerina, an area that produces 45% of this product in Italy. The food industry in Umbria produces processed pork-meats, confectionery, pasta and the traditional products of Valnerina in preserved form (truffles, lentils, cheese). , the Italian national institute of statistics ISTAT estimated that 75,631 foreign-born immigrants live in Umbria, equal to 8.5% of the total population of the region."
"stretches from the town to the border with Liguria. The area is known for the variety and of its products and for the intensive wine production, including Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato and Timorasso, the autochthonous wine of the region which traces its origin back to the 14th century. Truffles are another important fruit of this land and the Colli Tortonesi is the only place in Piedmont to have three varieties of truffle: White truffle, Black Truffle and scorzone. People born in Tortona, or with close links to the town, include: <BR> Tortona Tortona (; , ) is a ""comune"" of Piemonte,"
"is also the semi-arid area known as the Accona Desert. Perhaps the most notable edifice of this area is the monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. The region is known for its production of white truffles, and hosts a festival and a museum dedicated to the rare fungus (genus Tuber). Crete Senesi The Crete Senesi refers to an area of the Italian region of Tuscany to the south of Siena. It consists of a range of hills and woods among villages and includes the ""comuni"" of Asciano, Buonconvento, Monteroni d'Arbia, Rapolano Terme and San Giovanni d'Asso, all within the province of"
"of the black truffle includes various regions in Spain, France, and Italy. These are presumably the areas where the host plants found refuge during the last Ice Age. In these areas, the search for black truffles and their cultivation is a tradition going back more than 200 years. There are large areas of natural forests where truffles are still collected manually in a traditional way. For example, the county of Alto Maestrazgo (province of Castellón, Spain) has an ideal ground with suitable conditions for cultivating truffles. Albocàsser, Atzaneta, Culla, or Morella are just some of the villages in this region"
"of life. Alba is twinned with: Alba, Piedmont Alba (; Langhe dialect: ""Arba"") is a town and ""comune"" of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the UNESCO Human Heritage hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for its white truffle, peach and wine production. The confectionery group Ferrero is based there. The city joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in October 2017. Alba's origins date from before the Roman civilization, connected probably to the presence of Celtic and Ligurian tribes in the area. The modern town occupies the site of ancient Alba Pompeia,"
"for truffles became very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Especially abundant occurrence is recorded in the regions of Vlašić, Lisina and Kozara, and lately, after discovery of its presence, in western part of Herzegovina region, around village of Služanj and town of Čitluk. Plans for cultivation are already taking shape, with foreign companies, considering country's adequately climate, to invest in local agriculture. White truffles can also be found in Molise, Abruzzo and in the hills around San Miniato, in Tuscany. They are also found on the Istria peninsula, in Croatia in the Motovun forest along the Mirna river, and in"
"Alba are among the most renowned in Italy and are divided into: The city has a thriving economy, boasting the confectionery industry's world-renowned Ferrero, the publishing house Società San Paolo and the textile firm Miroglio. The town also houses the largest cooperative credit bank of Italy, by number of partners, the Banca d'Alba, and the international food chain Eataly. UniEuro, the Italian chain of stores specializing in household electrical appliances and acquired by Dixons Retail in 2002, was also established in Alba. Alba is also famous worldwide for its white truffles, and its annual Truffle Festival. According to the Köppen"
"the Sagre all the towns involved stage a parade with floats depicting traditional farming with everyone in costume along Asti's roads to reach ""Campo del Palio"" square. Asti province becomes a gourmand's delight from October to December in the white truffle or ""tartufo bianco"" season. Although neighbouring Alba is better known for its October truffle fair, some of the best truffles are found around Asti's hills, and every weekend there is a local truffle festival. Asti railway station, opened in 1849, forms part of the Turin–Genoa and Castagnole–Asti–Mortara railways. It is also a junction for two other lines, to Genoa"
"Alba, Piedmont Alba (; Langhe dialect: ""Arba"") is a town and ""comune"" of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the UNESCO Human Heritage hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for its white truffle, peach and wine production. The confectionery group Ferrero is based there. The city joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in October 2017. Alba's origins date from before the Roman civilization, connected probably to the presence of Celtic and Ligurian tribes in the area. The modern town occupies the site of ancient Alba Pompeia, the name given after being officially"
"Tartufo Tartufo (, ; meaning ""truffle"") is an Italian ice cream dessert originating from Pizzo, Calabria. It is usually composed of two or more flavors of ice cream, often with either fruit syrup or frozen fruit — typically raspberry, strawberry, or cherry — in the center. It is typically covered in a shell made of chocolate or cocoa, but cinnamon or nuts are also used. ""Tartufo di Pizzo"" has Protected Geographical Indication in Italy. In 1946 master confectioner Dante Veronelli from Messina took over the Gran Bar Excelsior situated in the centre of Pizzo, that was first owned by Mr."
"such as ""Pasta e fagioli,"" while found everywhere, are prepared differently according to local traditions. Gastronomic explorations of Italy are best undertaken by knowing the local traditions and savouring the local foods on the spot. Northern Italy, mountainous in many parts, is notable for the alpine cheeses of the Valle d'Aosta, the pesto of Liguria, and, in Piedmonte, the Alba truffle. In the Alto Adige, the influence of neighboring Austria may be found in a regional repertoire that includes speck and dumplings. In the north, risotto and polenta have tended to serve the staple function taken by pasta across the"
"of wines, witness them. Among the wines (DOC and DOCG), the most famous are Barbera d'Asti, Asti spumante, Moscato d'Asti, Cortese, Malvasia, and Grignolino. The Monferrato, together with Alba, is also known for the production of truffles; there are many fairs in this trade, for example the regional fair of truffles held in Montechiaro d'Asti. DOC and DOCG wines produced in this area include: The traditional cuisine of Montferrat, in addition to the award-winning wines, includes a wide variety of foods ranging from meat, fish, vegetables, and cheeses. Typical Monferrato dishes, which have now achieved a reputation not only nationally"
"wine area. The Chianti region supports a variety of agricultural activities, most especially the growing of the grapes that go into the world-famous Chianti and ""Super Tuscan"" wines. Olive oil production is another staple of the local economy. Extra virgin Tuscan olive oil is highly prized for its delicate flavor, as opposed to the stronger, thicker olive oils of the south. Truffle harvesting is a distinguishing feature of local food production. Both black and white truffles are hunted in Chianti. The region is also noted for its meat. The Cinta Senese pig is unique to this region and produces pork"
"of Cimadolmo (PGI) has a characteristic scent and a very delicate taste. The White Asparagus of Bassano is a typical product of the northern part of the province of Vicenza. The San Zeno di Montagna (Verona) chestnut has Protected Geographical Status. Tiramisù (a dessert made from mascarpone, coffee, Marsala wine, savoiardi and chocolate) originates from Veneto. Each town, often every quarter, has its patron saint whose feast day is solemnly celebrated. Many other festivals are closely linked to the religious calendar. Among these: Veneto, and in particular Venice and Verona, are important Italian musical centres, home to a vibrant musical"
"is also a silk industry. The farms in the province are some of the most productive in the country. Other industries are quite developed, mostly in the northern zone, near Crema, where there are textiles, chemical, and mechanical factories. Beef and dairy cattle are kept in the province. The beef serves as an ingredient for local dishes, and milk from the dairy cows is used to create traditional cheeses as well as producing butter and cream. The area is famous for its food specialities, such as nougat (IItalian: ""torrone"") and mustard. It is unclear exactly where torrone originated, but the"
"Acqualagna Acqualagna () is a ""comune"" (municipality) in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche, located about west of Ancona and about southwest of Pesaro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,304 and an area of . It is one of the main centers in Italy for truffle. The Candigliano is joined by the Burano in the vicinity of the town. Acqualagna borders the following municipalities: Cagli, Fermignano, Urbania, Urbino. The current name derives from the Latin name ""Aqua Lanea"", meaning ""Water Slaughter"", and which remembered the battle of Gualdo Tadino fought"
"is strategically important. The president of the province is Liana Serrani. Its coastline of sandy beaches is popular to Italians but has not been greatly affected by tourism. A large area of the province's land is farmland often used for wine production; the province produces wines using the Montepulciano, Sangiovese, and Verdicchio varieties of grape. Annually, feasts occur in the province during the harvesting period. It contains mountainous regions and the Conero Regional Park, which contain dense forests where black truffles are found. These are sold in Acqualagna in the neighbouring province of Pesaro e Urbino. Famous people born of"
"Tollo Tollo is a ""comune"" and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Tollo is renowned for its vineyards and olive groves which surround and embrace this tranquil part of Abruzzo. Tollo is a territory comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is situated in the 'Hills of the Teatina' (collina teatina), a group of foothills of the Apennine Mountains, with a view of the Adriatic sea to the west, and a view of the Maiella Mountain (also spelled Majella), the second highest peak in Italy, to"
"and Cremona) and tortelli di parma (from Parma), with ricotta and herbs, spinach, potatoes, or pumpkin. Many popular forms of tortelli can be found in Tuscany. Tortello del Melo is typical in Pistoia. Potato torricelli is popular in Arezzo, Florence, and Prato. Maremma is known for an unusually large form of tortelli with ricotta and spinach. Torricelli, a semi-circular form of tortelli with a filling of meat and herbs (such as thyme), is from the Apuan Alps region (""Torricelli"" in the local dialect), particularly Lucca, Versilia, and Garfagnana. It was originally a special meal for Shrove Tuesday, but is now"
"smaller. For a better shape, circular molds are sometimes used. Tartufo Tartufo (, ; meaning ""truffle"") is an Italian ice cream dessert originating from Pizzo, Calabria. It is usually composed of two or more flavors of ice cream, often with either fruit syrup or frozen fruit — typically raspberry, strawberry, or cherry — in the center. It is typically covered in a shell made of chocolate or cocoa, but cinnamon or nuts are also used. ""Tartufo di Pizzo"" has Protected Geographical Indication in Italy. In 1946 master confectioner Dante Veronelli from Messina took over the Gran Bar Excelsior situated in"
"largest collections of cartilaginous fishes in the country. Natural attractions include the Monti Piacentini and Partenio Regional Parks, together with two WWF sites, Valle della Caccia in Senerchia and the area around the Ofanto dam in Conza della Campania. Typical products are hazelnuts (one third of the whole Italian production), the chestnut of Montella, the renowned wines Aglianico, Taurasi, Greco and Fiano, cherries, cheeses (as the caciocavallo of Montella), the black truffle of Bagnoli Irpino, the olive oil of Ariano Irpino. <br> Province of Avellino The Province of Avellino () is a province in the Campania region of Southern Italy."
"Garganega Garganega is a variety of white Italian wine grape widely grown in the Veneto region of North East Italy, particularly in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. It is Italy's 6th most widely planted white grape. It forms the basis of Venetian white wine Soave and is also a major portion of the blend used to make Gambellara. DNA typing studies in 2003 and 2008 have confirmed that the Grecanico Dorato (Grecanico) grape of Sicily is identical to Garganega. Already before these studies, ampelographers believed the grapes to be related due to the similarities of clusters, berries and leaf"
"μm wide. The truffles grow underground in pine forests near the northern Adriatic coast, fruiting from November to April. ""Pinus halepensis"" is the predominant tree species in the type locality. Truffles from the first harvest in November were found mostly near the soil surface. Those collected from the second (December) harvest were deeper, about deep and were larger. Fruit bodies from the third harvest in February were found on the surface of the soil where there was no grass growing. The authors suggest that the fungus secretes chemicals that inhibit the growth of grasses. The preferred soil is gravelly and"
"Rimini is the birthplace of Federico Fellini and Ferrara of Michelangelo Antonioni. Emilia-Romagna is considered one of the richest regions of Italy with regards to its gastronomic and wine-making tradition. The region is known for its egg and filled pasta made with soft wheat flour. Bologna is notable for pasta dishes like ""tortellini"", ""lasagne"", ""gramigna"" and ""tagliatelle"" which are found also in many other parts of the region in different declinations. The Romagna subregion is known as well for pasta dishes like ""garganelli"", ""strozzapreti"", ""sfoglia lorda"" and ""tortelli alla lastra"". In the Emilia subregion, except Piacenza which is heavily influenced"
"Piedmont is the Italian region with the largest number of cheeses with protected geographical status and wines under DOC. It is also the region where both the Slow Food association and the most prestigious school of Italian cooking, the University of Gastronomic Sciences, were founded. Piedmont is a region where gathering nuts, mushrooms, and cardoons, as well as hunting and fishing are common place. Truffles, garlic, seasonal vegetables, cheese, and rice featured in the cuisine. Wines from the Nebbiolo grape such as Barolo and Barbaresco are produced as well as wines from the Barbera grape, fine sparkling wines, and the"
"Umberto Bombana Umberto Bombana is an Italian chef and co-owner of three Michelin star restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana. He is hailed as the “King of White Truffles” and was appointed a “Worldwide Ambassador of the White Truffle” by the Piedmontese Regional Enoteca Cavour. A native of Clusone, Bergamo in Northern Italy, Bombana was inspired by his grandmother who used to cook for an aristocratic family. As a child, his pastime was not only eating but observing all stages of his grandmother’s preparation. After finishing hotel school, Bombana trained and apprenticed at one of the best Italian restaurants at"
"nero"" (Tuscan kale), onion, and olive oil. A regional Tuscan pasta known as ""pici"" resembles thick, grainy-surfaced spaghetti, and is often rolled by hand. White truffles from San Miniato appear in October and November. High-quality beef, used for the traditional Florentine steak, come from the Chianina cattle breed of the Chiana Valley and the Maremmana from Maremma. Pork is also produced. The region is well-known also for its rich game, especially wild boar, hare, fallow deer, roe deer, and pheasant that often are used to prepare ""pappardelle"" dishes. Regional desserts include ""panforte"" (prepared with honey, fruits, and nuts), ""ricciarelli"" (biscuits"
"Torricella, Apulia Torricella (Brindisino: ) is a town and ""comune"" in the province of Taranto, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It is home to a large tuff castle from the 15th century, one of the best preserved in the region. It is mostly an agricultural center, with production of olives and olive oil, wine, wheat, figs and sheep husbandry. The settlement's origins date to the 11th century, when a group of shepherds and peasants abandoned the coast (where is now the archaeological site of Torre Ovo) to seek protection against the Saracen raids. To crypt of the Santissima"
"has traditionally looked to its hilly interior with a cuisine centered on lamb, sucking pig, breads, and ""pecorino sardo."" It is in the food of Naples and Campania, however, that many visitors would recognize the foods that have come to be regarded as quintessentially Italian: pizza, spaghetti with tomato sauce, aubergine parmigiana (but the origins of the two last dishes are claimed by Sicily). Also, Italy exports and produces the highest level of wine, exporting over 2.38 million tonnes in 2011. , Italy was responsible for producing approximately one-fifth of the world's wine. Some Italian regions are home to some"
"title and become A.S.D. Monterotondo Calcio. <br> Marino, Lazio Marino ( or , local Romanesco: ) is an Italian city and ""comune"" in Lazio (central Italy), on the Alban Hills, Italy, southeast of Rome, with a population of 37,684 and a territory of . It is bounded by other communes, Castel Gandolfo, Albano Laziale, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Ciampino. Marino is famous for its white wine, and for its ""Grape Festival"", which has been celebrated since 1924. The territory of Marino was inhabited by Latin tribes from the 1st millennium BC. The ancient cities of ""Bovillae"" (Frattocchie), ""Mugilla"" (Santa"