Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with an Italian Tartufaro and the dog. Discover the land of Valpolicella and join the scorzone Truffle hunt. The Tartufaro will guide you in the hunt of this black diamond of the kitchen in the woods and lands surrounding an old Winery in Verona. Taste fresh local truffles and pair them with the famous Amarone wine!
Options
Truffle Hunt
Go by public transport: Take a direct bus with the help of our service: 30min. easy-trip from Verona centre and VR Porta Nuova station
Go by your own car: Meeting point in Valpolicella at: Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella Verona Italy.
What's included in Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join an expert Tartufaro guide with the dog and hunt for scorzone (black summer) truffles in the woods and lands surrounding Verona. Taste Valpolicella and Amarone wines, truffles, and local delicacies in an authentic Italian winery. After the hunt, enjoy a pairing of Amarone wine and truffles with the expert and learn about the flavors and aromas of the Valpolicella region. Discover the intense aromas of the forest and how they combine with the incredible fragrances of Amarone wine. Savor all of these flavors from an amazing terrace which overlooks the magnificent Valpolicella region. Please note, truffle hunting is subject to seasonal closure and availabilities. In this instance, only the excursion could be replaced with a visit to the vineyard, the cellars, the farmhouse. Find out more about the wine experiences on the website Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde! New features: give it as a gift with a customized experience voucher!
Inclusions
- Tasting of Truffle with Fresh Pasta
- Pairing with Local food including cheeses, salami, chutney, and olive oil
- The First Truffle Hunt of Verona Province with Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
- Truffle hunt excursion with the Italian Tartufaro (seasonal)
- Guided Wine Tasting of Local Wines
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a tour where you must be used to walking in nature
- The tour is suitable for children who can walk
- Sport clothing is required (common trekking shoes, sun protection, hat&sunglasses, sweater)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Depending on the type of your ticket, follow below: [Truffle Hunt]: meeting point at Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella VR [Truffle Hunt + transport]: 2 pick-up points: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona P.Nuova train station
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
1. Regarding the [Truffle Hunt] with no transfer option, we can assist you in booking a private transfer (subject to availability) or arrange public transport to the winery (30min. easy-trip from Verona centre and Verona Porta Nuova train station via direct bus at 10AM). For further information, please contact our Customer Service team. 2. Regarding the [Truffle Hunt + transport], pick-up service is included. Please inform us of the closest pickup point to you: 10:00AM Piazzale Cadorna (Verona centre); 10:15AM Verona Porta Nuova train station 3. Please note, truffle hunting is subject to seasonal closure and availabilities. In this instance, the excursion could be replaced with a visit to the vineyard, the cellars, the farmhouse. The tasting is always guaranteed. 4. This is a tour where you must be used to walking in nature 5. The tour is suitable for children who can walk and travelers with moderate physical fitness level 6. Sport clothing is required (common trekking shoes, sun protection, hat&sunglasses, sweater, walking stick)