All
the most important kinds of truffles are found in our area including
the Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna which is renowned
for its indubitable quality
Savigno, a town with a population of 2,5000 which boasts 130 qualified
truffles hunters, has a genuine and heartfelt passion for truffles.
Of the national
“Truffle Roads”, the only reference point for the Emilia-Romagna
region is Savigno, which also boasts the official title of Regional
Truffle Capital.
In honour of
this precious product, from 1984 Savigno has been organising the
well-known Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna Festival,
the most important display and market for the Emilian Appennines
which is financially supported by the President of the Italian Cabinet.
On
the first three Sundays in November the main square and the streets
of Savignohave the pleasure of playing host to numerous carefully-selected
stalls which sell the Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna
according to the prices set by the truffle “bourse” which
operates during the festival.
The Superior
White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna Festival is not only about
food but also about culture with its Truffle Culture Conventions
and product promotion.
On the last Sunday
of the entertaining Festival the Great National Truffle Hunting
Dog race is held which is one of the races which makes up the National
Truffle Hunting Competition
All
the most important kinds of truffles are found in our area including
the Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna which is renowned
for its indubitable quality 
On
the first three Sundays in November the main square and the streets
of Savignohave the pleasure of playing host to numerous carefully-selected
stalls which sell the Superior White Truffle of the Hills of Bologna
according to the prices set by the truffle “bourse” which
operates during the festival. 
