A Day with Tartufi Bianconi: From the Woods to the Table
Embark on a journey through the scents and flavours of Umbria. Let yourself be conquered by the most intense experience: tasting the truffles of Tartufi Bianconi
The white and black truffles, gathered in the Upper Tiber Valley, are showcased in a curated tasting selection that reveals their authentic essence. Each dish pays homage to our land, with each aroma telling the story of the changing seasons, the woods, and the expertise of their artisans.
Into the Woods: Truffle Hunting Year Round with Tartufi Bianconi
Most people think truffle hunting is a winter thing. A cold morning in November, a dog disappearing into the mist between the oaks, the famous white truffle held up to the weak light like something excavated from another world.
The Cup That Tastes Like Tuscany: A Guide to Rosemary Tea
There is a particular kind of morning in the Tuscan hills - still cool, the light just beginning to warm the stone - when the best thing you can do is walk into the garden and snap a sprig of rosemary between your fingers. The scent that rises is immediate and arresting. Resinous, green, faintly medicinal.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE AROUND CORTONA
You could come to Cortona 100 times and still want to come back for me. There’s so much to see and do in and around this charming hilltop town, but the best way to experience it is by wandering around and soaking up the Italian way of life. A stay at La Casa Cappellina is perfect as you’re just 10 minutes from Cortona by car or a 40-minute walk.