Barcelona Truffle Tour

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Fred Harden

Marcos Morciilo and Xavier Vilanova of Micologia Forestal & Applicada run a tour for truffle growers and wanna-be growers each year. Travelling from Barcelona to the biggest truffle growing areas in Spain they present a mix of lectures, visits to buyers, growers and always finding time for some Michelin starred dinners.
Their website has all the details micofora.com

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Barcelona Truffle Tour

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