White Truffle Fair at Città di Castello, Umbria

Last weekend, Città di Castello was host to the 30th annual White Truffle Fair. This event is always a great success, with visitors coming from all over the world to sample this delicious gastronomic delight.

Huge marquees are set up in the gardens of the elegant Palazzo Bufalini with stands selling salamis, prosciuttos, cheeses, truffles, porcini mushrooms, olive oils, dolci from Naples and a whole host of other delicious products. The scent of truffle as you walk into the marquee is strong and sends tastebuds into overdrive! Inside the Palazzo Bufalini there was wine tasting too.

If you missed out this year, think about booking an autumn holiday to Umbria in 2010. It's a great time of year to visit, usually with bright, sunny days and the countryside looking stunning in its autumn colours. Olives are usually being harvested and first pressings are available to taste and to buy.

Several of the villas and B&B featured on Where to Stay are still available for holidays in late October/early November 2010 so email now for enquiries at wheretostayinumbria@hotmail.it.