Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting
The uncontaminated nature, the relationship with my sweet dogs, the silence of the forest interrupted only by the singing of the birds. All this surrounds the discovery of one of the oldest and most secret professions in Tuscany: that of the truffle hunter. Due to its underground nature, its delicacy and its enormous economic value, the truffle has always fascinated man, playing a leading role in Tuscan culture and tables. In order not to be seen and to arrive before the others, truffle hunters often go at night to look for truffles, and it is no coincidence that in the Corazzano valleys one night in 1954, the largest truffle in the world was found weighing 2520 g. During the truffle hunting experience we will travel the paths where truffles naturally grow. All the secrets about the truffle, the plants that live in symbiosis with it and dog training will be explained; and if we are lucky we will also be able to find some nice truffles
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Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting
Pickup included
What's included in Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Tuscany, and in particular the countryside enclosed between the medieval villages of San Miniato and Montaione, is the land of origin of the truffle. The harvest of three valuable species of truffle takes place in this area: in spring the maturation of the Bianchetto truffle takes place; black truffle in summer and white truffle in autumn. The particular climatic conditions, the composition of the soil, and the protection of the natural territory make the hills of San Miniato one of the main harvesting sites in the world for the quantity, but above all for the quality of the truffle. This experience will take place in the company of Leonardo and his sweet Lagotti Romagnoli Aki and Roi, who will guide you along the secret paths in the woods in search of the diamond of the earth. There is a whole world around the truffle, partly still unknown even to science, which we will try to discover: how the truffle is born and develops, why it is found in certain areas and in certain periods, why and who are responsible of its aroma. Once the research is completed, a tasting of truffle-based products will be offered and the various applications of truffles in the kitchen will be explained to you.
Food Menu
STARTER - Tasting of white truffle products
Pecorino with truffle, white truffle honey, white truffle oil and butter, parmesan and white truffle cream, and much more
Inclusions
- Tour in the woods in search of truffles with dogs for 1-1.5 hours
- Tasting of truffle products with a glass of local wine
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring boots, hiking shoes, sports clothing and bug spray
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Withdrawal to be agreed on a case-by-case basis
Meeting / End Points
- Park in front of the gate and call or ring the intercom
