The Casentino mushrooms

Casentino is a valley consists mainly of wooded land, which Oak, Chestnut, and also abbot and Beech. These types of forests, coupled with the typical local climate, form a perfect habitat for many species of mushrooms such as the delicious porcine (Boletus in mycology) and truffles. The porcine harvest period extends from May to the entire range of autumn, and finds its peak in the months of June, July and September, October. The truffle are present in various qualities: the most valuable, only present in some areas of Casentino but very common in the neighboring Tiberina valley, is the "white truffle". It Emits a strong perfume, very pleasant and can be eaten fresh because it is not suitable for cooking. The "Black Truffle" instead is a species that is frequently found in our area, and is well suited for cooking. Its perfume is delicate and pleasant. Another quality that is the very famous is the "Truffle Marzuolo" whose Dimension are certainly smaller than the other grades, but whose taste is certainly very significant and commendable.

Inflows Chestnut

The October month in the Casentino valley is the ideal time to collect various species of chestnuts, among which we can remember the prague "Brown" and the smaller "Pistolese". Both types of chestnuts are found in abundant quantities in various chestnut trees that surround the valley, with particular reference to areas of Camaldoli and Ortignano Raggiolo. In October you can also see various events where you can buy chestnuts and derived products such as the "Chestnut flour" which finds its use in many local recipes.