Truffles are a very highly prized culinary treat and delicacy that is a rare type of mushroom found in parts of France, Italy, and Croatia. Though perhaps the less famous country in the group as a destination to find truffles, Croatia is actually a really great place for foodies to get their hands on truffles and truffle-infused and flavoured products. It is also a great place to get involved in the whole process from finding to buying to cooking to tasting truffles. Just find a vacation rental in Istria, the truffle capital of Croatia, and come learn more about and sample these beloved delicacies while also enjoying else everything that the region has to offer as a holiday destination.
Prodan Tartufi is a famous company in Croatia that sells truffles and truffle products. They are also a wonderful resource for truffle obsessives as they offer truffle hunting experiences on their estate. Key to any truffle hunt are truffle dogs, dogs that have been specially bred and trained to find the truffles, and roaming the beautiful Istrian countryside with cute pups in tow sounds like an ideal way to spend a day if you ask us!
Prodan Tartufi is a famous company in Croatia that sells truffles and truffle products. They are also a wonderful resource for truffle obsessives as they offer truffle hunting experiences on their estate. Key to any truffle hunt are truffle dogs, dogs that have been specially bred and trained to find the truffles, and roaming the beautiful Istrian countryside with cute pups in tow sounds like an ideal way to spend a day if you ask us!
The best part of this estate and Croatia, in general, as a truffle lover's dream destination is that they offer year-round opportunities to go truffle hunting. This is because there are several different types of truffles that can be found in and around the estate, all of which can be found at various times throughout the year. These include:
1. The White Truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico)
Known for its aroma, the White Truffle is the most valued and grows from September to January, 1 to 25cm below ground at the roots of oak, beech and hazelnut trees.
2. The Black Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum)
Growing throughout summer until late autumn, the Black Summer Truffle is one of the most common black truffle types and is found 1 to 10cm below ground at the roots of hazelnut, poplar, oak, beech and pine trees. While it has a less intense aroma, it is still favoured by those in the know.
3. The Black Winter Truffle (Tuber brumale)
In season from September to January, the Black Winter Truffle is the most fragrant of black truffles and is found 1 to 15cm below ground at the roots of oak and hazelnut trees.
1. The White Truffle (Tuber Magnatum Pico)
Known for its aroma, the White Truffle is the most valued and grows from September to January, 1 to 25cm below ground at the roots of oak, beech and hazelnut trees.
2. The Black Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum)
Growing throughout summer until late autumn, the Black Summer Truffle is one of the most common black truffle types and is found 1 to 10cm below ground at the roots of hazelnut, poplar, oak, beech and pine trees. While it has a less intense aroma, it is still favoured by those in the know.
3. The Black Winter Truffle (Tuber brumale)
In season from September to January, the Black Winter Truffle is the most fragrant of black truffles and is found 1 to 15cm below ground at the roots of oak and hazelnut trees.
4. The Perigord Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum)
The Perigord is the most highly valued among black truffles and grows from January until spring 1 – 20cm below ground underneath hazelnut, oak and hop hornbeam trees.
So, as you can see, you can head in search of truffles all the way through the year! Come and take the walk through the estate, the ten minute walk to the forest, past the Path of Seven Cascades (a great natural beauty of the area that features lots of little waterfalls and rocky areas that can be climbed and traversed), and then start hunting your truffles!
A truffle hunt is an unforgettable day out full of fun and joy as you enjoy the setting and the thrill of the hunt and the company of both your fellow hunters and, of course, the truffle dogs. The satisfaction of find some truffles is immense and knowing you'll get to taste them later makes the flavours all the more enjoyable. If you're a serious foodie planning a trip to Croatia, what could be a better or more unique experience than this? Just contact the good people over at Prodan Tartufi and get planning your truffle hunt today!
Prodan Tartufi
Sv. Ivan, Praščari 43
52420 BUZET
Istria, CROATIA
+38552662102
info@prodantartufi.hr
The Perigord is the most highly valued among black truffles and grows from January until spring 1 – 20cm below ground underneath hazelnut, oak and hop hornbeam trees.
So, as you can see, you can head in search of truffles all the way through the year! Come and take the walk through the estate, the ten minute walk to the forest, past the Path of Seven Cascades (a great natural beauty of the area that features lots of little waterfalls and rocky areas that can be climbed and traversed), and then start hunting your truffles!
A truffle hunt is an unforgettable day out full of fun and joy as you enjoy the setting and the thrill of the hunt and the company of both your fellow hunters and, of course, the truffle dogs. The satisfaction of find some truffles is immense and knowing you'll get to taste them later makes the flavours all the more enjoyable. If you're a serious foodie planning a trip to Croatia, what could be a better or more unique experience than this? Just contact the good people over at Prodan Tartufi and get planning your truffle hunt today!
Prodan Tartufi
Sv. Ivan, Praščari 43
52420 BUZET
Istria, CROATIA
+38552662102
info@prodantartufi.hr
