Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba
4.3 · 67 Reviews
Excellent Quality
Overview
Discover one of Piedmont’s most authentic traditions with a truffle hunting near Monforte d'Alba. Join a professional trifolao and his trained dog as you explore woodland trails in search of the region’s most prized culinary treasure while learning about truffle varieties, and the fascinating bond between hunter and dog and hunting techniques passed down through generations. The experience ends at a local wine shop for a guided tasting of selected local wines paired with cheese with black truffle, scratched on top, offering the perfect introduction to the renowned winemaking heritage. For a more complete experience, you can choose the Wine Tasting & Light Lunch option Participants must have their own vehicle to follow the guide between locations.
What's Included
Light Lunch option: bread, focaccia, cheese, anchovies, mixed pickles/Russian salad, fruit juice,
Wine tasting
English language guide
Basic option: Cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top
Light Lunch Option (Continued) tea/coffee, hazelnut cake, jam or hazelnut spread
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that you will need your own vehicle for the tour.
Please notify us of any dietary requirements
"The price for the truffle hunting experience does not include the trifulao’s fee. This fee is: 40€ per person for groups of two people 30€ per person for groups of three or more The fee must be paid in cash directly to the Trifulao on the day of the experience, based on the total number of participants."
Comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking shoes are recommended.
Reviews
4.3
based on 67 reviews