White truffles are the king of truffles. They are the rarest - and the most expensive.

Wealth in black and white: truffles in Istria

Georges Desrues, 19.09.2025

Istria is considered an absolute Mecca for truffle enthusiasts. Four different varieties grow in the forests of the peninsula. But to do justice to their tastes, you can't treat them all in the same way.

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The prosciutto and salami, the vegetables and fruit, the wine and bread; everything here is homemade - "right down to the water", says SandroTončić with a smile. And the truffles? "We look for them ourselves," emphasizes the landlord, leading the way to a kennel where several truffle dogs welcome visitors with their tails wagging.

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