Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

Truffles and Barolo, the two most representative and exclusive products of Piedmont, combined together in a 4-hour tour.

Meet the truffle hunter and the dog and walk in the woods. Hunting for white or black truffles involves walking on paths which can be slippery, muddy and occasionally steep: therefore, it is highly recommended to wear trekking boots or sporty shoes (a limited number of rubber boots can be requested at time of booking).

Truffle hunting lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours and it is held during the season of the white truffle of Alba (end of September to January) and also in summer to hunt the black truffle called “scorzone”.

Afterwards, drive to the area of production of Barolo wine. We prefer to book off-the-beaten track wineries, small to medium size, family-run where generations of hard-work and traditions are valued. Begin with a guided tour of the cellar; then, sit at the table to enjoy a wine tasting of at least four premium wines.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Alba International White Truffle Fair, Via Vittorio Emanuele 19 Museo Federico Eusebio, 12051, Alba Italy

The tour starts at the train station of Alba or in your hotel (if located nearby). Within a 20 minutes drive we will be in the heart of production of Barolo wine.

Pass By: Langhe landscapes UNESCO, Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy

Let our guide take you on the most panoramic wine routes winding through the area of production of the famous Barolo wine, spread across eleven municipalities, where Nebbiolo grapes are cultivated. Take advantage of stunning photo opportunities over the Langhe hills which are part of the 50th UNESCO World Heritage site of Italy, because of the historical value of a unique patchwork landscape, dotted with medieval towers, castles and quaint villages. Get familiar with elements and facts of the region otherwise silent to a hurried glance.

Stop At: Comune di Monforte d'Alba, Via della Chiesa 3, 12065 Monforte d'Alba Italy

Continue to an off-the-beaten-track boutique winery – where quality and family traditions are valued – and step inside the cellar to taste four premium wines including two different types of Barolo.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Langhe landscapes UNESCO, Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy

Truffle hunting in the woods which last about 1-1.5 hour

Duration: 1 hour