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The truffle must be delicately dug out of the ground so as not to break it...
In some cases the truffle is deep and requires a long time to be extracted...
I would say that Aki was very good and lucky...
The truffle dog (in the photo Aki, my Lagotto Romagnolo), has to sift through the entire forest to smell the scent of the truffle...
As soon as you smell the truffle you have to run, otherwise Aki will eat it...

Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting

By Truffle hunting con Tuscany Flavour
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$153 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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

Activity location

  • Via Massaua, 158
    • 158 Via Massaua
    • 56028, San Miniato, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Massaua, 158
    • 158 Via Massaua
    • 56028, San Miniato, Toscana, Italy

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Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 pm
Price details
AU$152.79 x 1 AdultAU$152.79

Total
Price is AU$152.79
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour in the woods in search of truffles with dogs for 1-1.5 hours
  • What's includedWhat's includedTasting of truffle products with a glass of local wine

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport 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 insect repellent

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVia Massaua, 158
    • 158 Via Massaua
    • 56028, San Miniato, Toscana, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Massaua, 158
    • 158 Via Massaua
    • 56028, San Miniato, Toscana, Italy

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