The Calugi family and the truffle are tied together by a long history. It all begins with Antonio, Stefania Calugi’s great-grandfather, and continues with grandfather Guido and father Renato. The latter cultivated with perseverance and determination his great passion for truffles, turning it into his work. Renato’s teachings and passion were a source of inspiration for Stefania, who in 1987 was able to give life to her dream and that of her father with the birth of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to the strong link with the Val d’Elsa<\/strong>, a hilly area between Florence and Pisa known for its beautiful landscapes and rich in art and history, in 1988 Stefania Calugi<\/strong> opened her first small workshop of 67 square meters in the center of Castelfiorentino<\/strong>. In 1992 the company moved to a different, larger location (also in Castelfiorentino), as production needs required a larger staff and new machinery, so the company moved from a space of 67 square meters to 400 square meters. The line dedicated to supplies for other companies (for example: delicatessen and cheese factories), which required semi-finished truffle products to be used as ingredients was perfected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n