The black truffle (tuber aestivum Vitt) depending on the size below 15 or above 50 gr gr respectively today can cost from 140 to 150 euros per kilogram. But in the 47 th National Truffle Fair of Acqualagna the tuber pico (white truffle) will certainly have much higher prices. From October 31 until November 11 Acqualagna dictate the prices at which all markets will refer to the production 2012/2013. In fact Acqualagna is home to collect two thirds of national production of the precious tuber with about 600 tons of truffles of all kinds. The whole town puts its horizons to the Fair most important at the national level. Over 80 stands of 100 exhibitors and between traders of fresh truffles, historical soul of the party that will be hosted by the square, the Palatartufo will be the most important space to accommodate the more than 200,000 visitors to the Fair of over 4,000 square meters, including fans culture of food and wine can taste and buy the best that offers traditional Italian cuisine. But not only. As evidence of the link between wine and truffle is served for years a special covered area called “Market” Wine-tasting and wine promotion. Building on the great success of the previous editions, the area dedicated to culinary contest will be expanded and strengthened. In it will be held daily demonstrations, food and wine events, wine tasting in the company of the most famous restaurant in Italy to which the previous editions have been joined by Luigi Gerosa, executive chef at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and Andrea Tranchero, executive chef of Ristorante Armani Tokyo and starred Massimo Bottura and Mauro Uliassi. The kitchen will be set up like a theater audience, in which the main Italian restaurants will present recipes and tricks of a culinary art that reflects their territory. Viewers can watch live all the various stages of preparing a dish, while gastronomic experts take some real cooking lessons to teach all those who want it as you choose, prepare and cook a recipe. At Living space are also agribusiness exhibitors and sponsors who can use this site to present products, previews, meet new customers. Those who use these spaces are useful information by visiting www.acqualagna.com.
There is also a very exclusive club (5,000 members) dedicated to true fans of Acqualagna truffle offering many exclusive privileges. The inscription, which is free, allows you to receive at home the practical “Cookbook truffle”, also the staff numbered tile gives discounts on restaurants Acqualagna, discounts for direct purchases from producers and processors of the truffle market updates and quotes, with great offers culinary and otherwise, and many other surprises. To join the “Club of Friends of the Truffle Capital Acqualagna” you must apply for membership by writing to the City of Acqualagna (Piazza Mattei, 9 – e-mail info.fieradeltartufo comune.acqualagna.ps.it @ 0721796741). The prospective member will receive the card directly to his house and now you can enjoy the great deals.
