The province of Umbria is known as the green heart of Italy and its only landlocked region. The food is hearty and the wines exceptional. Livia Colantonio owns Castello delle Regine, a 1,000 acre estate producing world class wines and olive oil, and a herd of prized Chianina cows to supply her estate's restaurant. Since 1850 Urbani has been the #1 name in truffles, today supplying 70% of the world market. Olga Urbani discusses the allure of truffles, their harvesting and current market.

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