Campoli Appennino (FR): 21 ° Fiera del Tartufo Bianco, 15-16 November 2008

Blogged under Sydney on November 6, 2008 at 14:56

Campoli Appennino village is a characteristic that lies between the snow-capped mountains dell 'Appennino laziale and is immersed in the greenery of the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo Lazio and Molise. Here nature is still unspoilt, the people are friendly and hospitable, ready to smile, the values are still those of a time. The territories are rich in calcium and naturally suitable for the formation and growth of the species most prized truffles. Downstream is the finest white in the black hills precious, and so the aestivum. For this reason, Campoli Appennino is also called "City of Truffles and dell'Orso". Every year we take two festivals of truffles, a 3rd weeek-end of June (Festa del Tartufo Nero) and the 3rd weekend of November (Festa del Tartufo Bianco).
In the old cellars of the old town, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2008, will host the 21st edition of the "Festa del Tartufo Bianco di Campoli Appennino". During the festival, tasting dishes with black truffles, (bruschette, dumplings, noodles, veal truffle, etc. ..) and exhibition of crafts and typical products of Ciociaria. Sunday 16 November, at approximately 09.00, will be on a singular race of the truffle dogs. Guest of honor, from Rai Uno, the Chef Fabio Campoli with the Gourmet Club. During the day, performances by traditional songs and dances typical Ciociara.