The Truffle Blog

Notes from the woods of San Miniato — seasons, science, and stories from the world of truffles.

Fresh truffles harvested in the Tuscan woods

24 Feb 2026

When Is Truffle Hunting Season in Tuscany?

Truffle hunting in Tuscany follows precise natural seasons — from white truffle season in autumn to black truffles in winter and summer. Here's when to book your experience.

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Lagotto Romagnolo truffle dog digging for truffles

21 Mar 2023

What Is a Truffle? Actually, a Truffle Is a Mushroom.

The truffle is a mushroom, not a tuber — an underground fungus that lives in symbiosis with tree roots and is found by scent, usually with the help of trained dogs like the Lagotto Romagnolo.

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