Provincial Review of Black Truffle of Pecorara

The Black Truffle, Treasure of Alta Val Tidone

The Provincial Review of Black Truffle of Pecorara is the autumn event that, for over thirty years, has celebrated the black gold of Alta Val Tidone. It takes place in Pecorara, a charming hilly hamlet of the Municipality of Alta Val Tidone, in the westernmost part of the province of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna, where oak and hazel woods yield a prized black truffle that has become a true symbol of the territory's identity.

A De.Co. Product and Quality Festival

The Nero di Pecorara has obtained the Denominazione Comunale (De.Co.), a recognition that protects its origin and enhances its link with the local community. The review has grown to become a territorial marketing brand, capable of attracting visitors far beyond provincial borders. In January 2026, after the inspectors' visit during the previous edition, the Unpli (National Union of Pro Loco of Italy) officially awarded the prestigious "Sagra di Qualità" mark starting from the 2026 edition: an achievement that rewards the work of the volunteers of the Pro Loco of Pecorara.

Two Days of Taste and Nature

The event traditionally unfolds over a weekend in mid-October. Saturday evening is dedicated to the gala dinner "Nero in Tavola" (Black on the Table), hosted in the characteristic spaces of Borgo Mulino Lentino: a multi-course menu entirely built around the black truffle and typical valley products, accompanied by curated wine pairings and moments of gastronomic storytelling. On Sunday, the village comes alive with stalls, while guided walks in the woods depart from the square in the company of the trifolao and their search dogs, to discover the centuries-old art of truffle harvesting firsthand.

Market, Forest Products, and Tradition

Along the village streets, there is a market of typical products and forest delicacies, food stalls with specialties based on black truffle, mushrooms, and Piacenza cured meats, and the convivial atmosphere of traditional Apennine village festivals. The review is also an opportunity to discover Alta Val Tidone, its hills, its hamlets, and the food and wine of a borderland between Emilia, Lombardy, and Liguria.

• Where: Pecorara, hamlet of Alta Val Tidone (PC), Emilia-Romagna
• When: Third Sunday of October
• Symbolic Product: De.Co. Black Truffle of Pecorara
• Organization: Pro Loco of Pecorara with the patronage of the Municipality of Alta Val Tidone
• Recognition: Unpli "Sagra di Qualità" mark from 2026