Truffle Picking with Lunch

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Toscana  :  Pontassieve  :  Food Tours

With a local guide and a truffle hunting dog it is possible to participate in this unusual event of truffle hunting. Ather the hunt, you will be able to enjoy the truffles that you found with a lunch, all truffle based.Between the months of March and November truffle mature underground in the estates woods of Montefiesole, sending out a distinct aroma. With a local guide and a truffle hunting dog who detects this aroma, it is possible to participate in this unusual event of truffle hunting.
This activity starts off with a warm welcome with an introduction to explain the growth of this unusual tuber. It is not only designed for culinary lovers, but it is also an exciting way of getting in touch with the Tuscan nature. After the hunt, you will be able to enjoy the truffles that you found with a lunch all truffle based from fresh pasta with grated truffle, a main course with truffle and even desert with truffle. All this is accompanied with the farm's great wines to enjoy a hearty meal.