Acqualagna (Marche), the self-styled Capital of Fresh Truffles All Year Round, gives vent to the Carnival spirit by tossing black truffles instead of sweets from the decorated floats that file through the town centre on the 15th February 2015.
The colourful events coincides with the 32nd Regional Fair of the Black Truffle, a speciality of the Umbro Marchigiano Appennines, which expert truffle gatherers harvest between December and March every year. The black truffle is less expensive than the elusive white truffle but, many experts consider it just as tasty. Prices vary on a daily basis subject to availability and the quotations fixed by the Truffle Stock Exchange.
The Fair is also a showcase of other local products, such as cured pork meat specialities, wine and honey.
Visitors can also participate in guided excursions to the spectacular Nature Reserve of the Gola del Furlo (Furlo Gorge).
Info: www.acqalagna.com turismo@acqualagna.com www.riservagoladelfurlo.it
