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Italy
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Piedmont
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Province of Cuneo
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Alba
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TRUFFLE HUNT & BAROLO TASTING
3 h
About this activity
Itinerary
Discover the secrets, the traditional techniques in a true hunting of the precious white or black truffle with a professional "Trifolao" and his inseparable dog.
Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area, learn the differences between black & white truffle, enjoy the intense & costant scent, understanding the degree of ripening of a truffle by your nose.
You will meet our Guide at Alba train station, then you will be led up the surrounding Langhe's hills to admire the striking view, walking through it, enjoying the nature & of course looking for truffle!!
Then after hunt you will have a wine tasting in a typical family's conduction cellar where you will taste their great wines as Barolo, Barbera, arneis, tasting typical & local product as salame cheese and grissini.
WHITE TRUFFLE HUNTING SEASON from 30th September until 31st January
BLACK TRUFFLE HUNTING SEASON from 1st February until 29th September.
The tour usually is shared with other guests; travelling alone & reserving for one we required € 50 as extra by cash directly the day of the tour( not in case someone joins that tour).
Childs under 9 years old free!!( reserving min. 2 guests)
Stop At:
• Langhe landscapes UNESCO, Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy
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Discover the secrets, the traditional techniques in a true hunting of the precious white or black truffle with a professional "Trifolao" and his inseparable dog.
Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area, learn the differences between black & white truffle, enjoy the intense & costant scent, understanding the degree of ripening of a truffle by your nose.
You will meet our Guide at Alba train station, then you will be led up the surrounding Langhe's hills to admire the striking view, walking through it, enjoying the nature & of course looking for truffle!!
Then after hunt you will have a wine tasting in a typical family's conduction cellar where you will taste their great wines as Barolo, Barbera, arneis, tasting typical & local product as salame cheese and grissini.
WHITE TRUFFLE HUNTING SEASON from 30th September until 31st January
BLACK TRUFFLE HUNTING SEASON from 1st February until 29th September.
The tour usually is shared with other guests; travelling alone & reserving for one we required € 50 as extra by cash directly the day of the tour( not in case someone joins that tour).
Childs under 9 years old free!!( reserving min. 2 guests)
Stop At:
• Langhe landscapes UNESCO, Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy
Included
- Alcoholic Beverages - barolo or Barbaresco wine tasting plus other 3 wines degustation.
- Snacks - cheese , salame and grissin
- raincot in case of rain
Additional
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Food
70%
Cultural
60%
Original
25%
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