Truffle Hunt & Barolo Wine Tasting | La Vacanza Travel

Truffle Hunt & Barolo Wine Tasting

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Piedmont, Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

I'm a professional truffle hunter from 3 generations in Alba. My grandfather after the 2nd world war was one of the first truffle hunters in Alba, he taught my father all the secrets about the precious "ipogean fungus" then my father taught it to me. I'm a dog trainer & actually I've got 3 great dogs: Isi, Palli & Lisa. I would like to teach "some' 'of my truffle hunting secrets to travelers. During the tour you will be helped by my friend Margherita. She's an official tourist guide with great passion for truffles and local traditions to translate every part of the hunting.

Discover the secrets and traditional techniques in a real hunt for the precious white or black truffle with a professional "Trifolao" and his inseparable dog. Understand how, where and why truffles grow in our area, how dogs are trained, learn the differences between white and black truffles and enjoy the intense aroma. You will meet the guide at the meeting point, follow her car to one of the secret places where the "Trifolao" awaits you for a pleasant nature walk in search of truffles!  
After the search you can enjoy a wine tasting in a typical family-run winery where you will taste different wines including the renowned Barolo, accompanied by small samples of typical and local products such as salami or cheese and breadsticks.
White truffle season: from 1st of Oct. to 31st of Jan.-black truffle: different types at different times of the year. Truffles found during the search are not included but can be purchased from Trifolao. During the autumn season, warm and comfortable clothing is recommended, rain coats and rubber boots are available. A car it's necessary to move between Alba, the woods and the winery. Transfer can be provided on request. Meeting point can be change.

Stop At:

• Langhe and Roero, Langhe and Roero, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont

Sample Menu

• cheese and salami

Inclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages - barolo or Barbaresco wine tasting plus other 3 wines degustation.
  • Snacks - cheese , salame and grissin
  • Raincoat and boots

Exclusions
  • Private transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Cimitero, 12051 Alba, Province of Cuneo, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Anna_M

20 Nov, 2023

We had a wonderful time in the woods with an excellent truffle hunter and two lovely dogs. They found 5 white truffles and some black! The surrounding was breathtaking beautiful and the event was well arranged by Margarita. The wine tasting was very interesting and so good! We recommend this a 100%

John_B

17 Oct, 2023

What a spectacular time. Very informative and enjoyable. The winery experience was also great. All in all a wonderful experience

StaceyDanziger

16 Oct, 2023

The truffle hunt was awesome. The guide and dog were so fun to watch and they really shared their experience. The winery was also great. Tasted 9 wines with an explanation of each wine. Winery was very welcoming and did not push us at all to buy anything.

Elaine_N

16 Oct, 2023

Guide was great, but the hunter and his son together with their dog were the show stoppers!! Simply a joy.

Phil_S

04 Sep, 2023

This was such an amazing experience! It felt so special to share a truffle hunt with our guide and his beloved dog. Then finishing off the morning with amazing Barolo’s at a beautiful vineyard just really was an Italian dream.

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Authentic Barbaresco experience

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Great Truffle Hunting Day!

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One of the best parts of two weeks in Italy.

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