Alba: Half-Day Truffle Hunting and Barolo Tasting Tour in Piedmont
Monforte d'Alba
Food&Wine, Nature
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Highlights
- Discover the magic and mystery truffle world
- Follow the truffle dog hunter through the beautiful Piedmont nature
- Learn curiosities from the truffle hunter
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Enjoy a wine tasting including the Barolo wine
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Full description
Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog near Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Meet the hunter and his dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. The experience ends with a wine tasting paired with cheese with black truffle scratched.
Meet your expert truffle hunter guide in central Monforte D'alba and start this amazing trip. The journey between the meeting point, the wood and the cellar will take you through the UNESCO vineyards of the Barolo area, discovering beautiful views and unknown roads in order to live an authentic experience. You could have the chance to see the breath taking scene of clouds descending between the hills.
All tours begin in Monforte d'Alba, where you'll meet your guide. You'll need your own transportation to follow the guide on a 10-minute drive to the forest area and later to the Enoteca. (A transfer service from Monforte is available upon request for an additional fee, with limited spots.) The experience starts with an introduction to truffles, covering their types, growth, and where they can be found. Upon reaching the forest, you'll meet the truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs before starting the hunt. Please note that any truffles found during the hunt are not included in the price. The walk takes place in a wooded area, so comfortable, outdoor-appropriate clothing is recommended, especially during the colder months. If needed, rubber boots will be provided. After the hunt, you can relax and enjoy a wine tasting at a local Enoteca.The price for the truffle hunting experience does not include the tartufaiolo’s fee, which is 40€ for two people and 30€ for groups of 3 or more. The fee will be paid directly to the "Trifulao" in cash during the experience, based on the total number of participants in the group that day.
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Includes
English language guide
Cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top
Wine tasting
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Meeting Point
Via Garibaldi, 16a 12065 – Monforte d’Alba (CN) Italy
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