Truffle Hunting Experience & Wine Tasting Tour in Chianti Region (Tuscany)

Time for new extra virgin olive oil and truffles. In Tuscany the most popular activity by our most adventurous guests is the opportunity to experience the ancient tradition of truffle hunting. For centuries the Tuscan people used to immerse themselves into the forest in search of truffles, a culinary delicacy that is an integral part of the culture in rural Tuscany. Truffles, also known as tubers, grow spontaneously in the ground near the roots of some trees or shrubs, in particular oaks and holm oaks, with which they establish a symbiotic relationship.

Visitors are first taught how to identify and find the truffle. Afterwards a professional guide bring guests during an excursion in the surrounding woods, with special trained dogs, to look for the little treasures. At the end of the hunt, guests can participate in a cooking class where they learn the right way to prepare and cook the culinary delicacies combined with truffles found during the experience. The day combines the beauty of the Tuscan countryside with the gratification of an exquisite meal accompanied by 10 different kind of wines.