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Best Truffle Tours in Italy

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Truffles in Italy

Italy is known for its rich culinary traditions, and truffles play a significant role in Italian cuisine. Truffles are fungi that grow underground near the roots of certain trees, typically oak, hazel, poplar, and beech. There are several varieties of truffles found in Italy, with the most famous being the white truffle (Tuber magnatum) and the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum).