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Truffle Hunting and Tasting Experience
4.1
47 Ratings
Monforte d'Alba
Embark on a truffle hunting adventure in Monforte d’ Alba, Piedmont, accompanied by a professional ‘Trifolao’ and his trained dog. Discover the secrets of finding rare truffles and indulge in a wine tasting experience.
Embark on a truffle hunting adventure in Monforte d’ Alba, Piedmont, accompanied by a professional ‘Trifolao’ and his trained dog. Discover the secrets of finding rare truffles and indulge in a wine tasting experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Province of Cuneo - 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…
- Province of Cuneo - 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.
- Monvino - Wine tasting at Monvino, the perfect closure to an unforgettable experience
What's Included
- Truffle Hunting with the dogs
- Wine tasting
- Cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top
- Truffle Hunting with the dogs
- Wine tasting
- Cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top
What's Not Included
- Transfer
- Truffles found during the hunting are not included
- Transfer
- Truffles found during the hunting are not included
Additional Information
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…
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. During the Hunting you will take a brake for a cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top, the experience ends with a wine tasting.
- Please note that you will need your own vehicle for the tour.
- Please notify us of any dietary requirements
Location
Monvino - Monforte d'Alba
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(47 Ratings)
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Wiebke40
Aug 17, 2024
Fantastic morning - A wonderful experience and then a fantastic wine tasting with excellent cheese and truffles. It was worth Trips there from Asti
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Monique_r
Jun 18, 2024
Great Experience in Beautiful Locations - Learning about truffle hunting and wine making in beautiful locations was a great experience. All the wines we tried were excellent.
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Paul_s
May 6, 2024
A hidden gem of an experience - We were in the Emilia Romagna region and we decided at the last minute to visit the Piedmont for a day. The experience of truffle hunting seemed unique, and based on the reviews here, we took a shot at it. It was probably the best experience during our trip -- and that is a lot to say since the other places we had visited had been amazing as well.
We had even joked that we may find ourselves in someones backyard with a dog and pony show... but no, we actually went into the woods and saw the dog's ability to find and dig for truffles. Her name is Pina. It's so amazing how she could spot them. The truffle hunter was fully italian and the guide translated as he explained. Both are wonderful people.
We then went to a winery to visit and taste three wines. They were all very good. The person making the presentation even recommended a handful of great restaurants to have lunch.
My wife and I recommend this trip wholeheartedly.
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Gustavo_m
Nov 2, 2023
Awesome experience! - Awesome experience! If you get the chance to do it, don't miss it !!! The staff was very helpful and the dogs are lovely.
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Catherine_g
Oct 24, 2023
Great experience! - That was a great experience! The tour guide , the hunter were very nice and professional. We love it! Thank you!
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Sheri_h
Oct 22, 2023
A must do! Incredible experience! - A must do!! Incredible authentic, experience with Veronica, Elio, and border collies Cuba and Chloe. Hunting for truffles in the Piedmont region, on Elio’s restored by hand private property, cannot get any better. A glorious walk through the forest (anticipate some hilly areas) while learning about the white and black truffle seasons and trivia ended with a fantastic wine tasting and tour at a family owned winery. We were shocked that we actually even found some truffles thanks to these superbly trained adorable hard working dogs and Elio’s years of experience as a true truffle hunter.
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Joerggruen
Oct 11, 2023
Truffle hunting is simply a special experience! - With a truffle hunter and his two dogs, we walked through his territory for about 1 1/2 hours in a group of ten people... and found about 5 truffles. A very nice experience, especially to understand and see how the dogs are "motivated".
Then we went on to an architecturally valuable winery, where their winemaking process from harvest to the finished wine was explained. That was fine... but I didn't particularly like the wine there.
Unfortunately, there were no local delicacies to eat.
In summary: A bit expensive... but truffle hunting is really a special, beautiful experience.
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Lea_s
Oct 7, 2023
Totally Recommended - This was a once in a lifetime experience! We enjoyed learning about truffles and witnessing the hunt! The guide was very informative and the hunter very friendly along with his two dogs.
I would definitely recommend this activity.
What I would change is the wine tasting part, I think we could’ve gone to a more authentic italian winery and maybe included lunch with wine pairing.
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Tamara_a
Apr 21, 2023
Truffle hunting was fun - wine tasting a bit medicore - We loved the truffle hunting. We did hike through the forest but it wasn't too strenuous or dirty (for those afraid of being outdoors without sidewalks). We are in fairly good shape. The English guide (Franchesa) was very informative and answered all our questions. The gentlemen and his dogs were pretty amazing to watch. It was about one hour or so in the woods, then up to a winery nearby for a wine tasting. It was a beautiful winery but it has one employee (the winemaker) and he was not as informative. You had about an hour at the winery touring and tasting four wines.
Be sure to read the fine print. You must provide your own transportation as you follow the guide in her car to the two places.
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Irma_b
Oct 10, 2023
No tasting of local products and therefore too expensive - The truffles hunting was good but then we had a wine tasting of three wines and no tasting of local products. This makes the whole experience much too expensive
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