Trífule in Fieste — Fiera del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato Friulano

White truffle in the heart of the Bassa friulana

Few people know that Muzzana del Turgnano, a small municipality in the Bassa friulana region in the province of Udine, holds one of the region's most precious gastronomic treasures: the prized white truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico). The lowland woods surrounding the town, remnants of the ancient forest that once covered the Friulian plain, are the ideal habitat for this rare hypogeous fungus, sought after by generations of local truffle hunters (trifolau).

Every year, at the end of November, the Muzzana Amatori Tartufi Association organizes Trífule in Fieste, the Friulian Prized White Truffle Fair. An event that has grown edition after edition to become a much-anticipated appointment for gourmets and curious visitors from all over Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Scents, flavours, and tradition

For two days, the centre of Muzzana is filled with food stalls, craft stands, and local producers. The town's restaurants offer special truffle-based menus, while visitors can watch truffle hunting demonstrations in the woods, accompanied by truffle dogs and their handlers. It's an opportunity to discover up close an ancient and fascinating craft, made of patience, knowledge of the territory, and respect for nature.

The charitable heart of the fair is the white truffle auction, with proceeds donated to charity. There is also entertainment for children, with magic shows and face painting, and moments of conviviality that have always characterized Friulian festivals.

A territory to discover

Promoted with the support of the Municipality of Muzzana del Turgnano and included in the calendar of events for the province of Udine, Trífule in Fieste is much more than a food and wine fair: it is an invitation to discover a little-known corner of the Bassa friulana, amidst lowland woods, permanent meadows, and a truffle tradition that deserves to be valued.