Truffle HuntING & Barolo Wine Tasting
ALBA TRUFFLE HUNT with A BAROLO WINERY
Our 4-hour Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine Tasting is an informative day trip to the Langhe Hills surrounding Alba, in southern Piedmont.
Meet an expert guide in central Alba (or at your nearby hotel) and journey to Piedmont’s Unesco World Heritage hills, home to Alba white truffle (or black truffle in summer) and the full-bodied Barolo wine.
The adventure begins in the woodland near Alba, where you’ll enjoy a leisurely walk with a truffle hunter and a trained truffle hunting dog. Whether it’s the season for Alba’s white truffle (from October to January) or summer black truffles (from late April to September), this truffle hunt in Italy’s Piedmont unravels the secrets of an ancient and honored tradition.
Join our Alba white truffle hunting for insights into all aspects of truffle life, including the mineral-rich soil composition, the trees involved, and the unique bond between the hunter and the truffle hunting dog. Refer to our Ultimate Guide to Truffle Hunting in Alba for important information to know before you book.
Next, we leave the Alba truffle hunt for a scenic drive to a Barolo winery nestled among Piedmont’s vineyard-covered Langhe Hills. The winery’s owner or winemaker will lead a guided cellar tour followed by a premium wine tasting, focusing on Nebbiolo grapes and renowned Barolo single-vineyard labels.
At the conclusion of our Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine Tasting, guests will return to Alba with cherished memories of the gorgeous Piedmont’s countryside and its famous truffles and wines.
We were fortunate enough that Taya, the truffle hunting dog, found one black truffle, as we were told that the drought hit badly this region. Davide, the truffle hunter, and our tour guide, Marco, were informative, super friendly, and overall awesome. The experience has given me a new appreciation for truffles. Additionally, the Barolo tasting was a nice touch to round out the tour.
Tilly J. – September 2022
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TOUR Highlights
4-hour Tour with a Local Guide
From Alba or Nearby Hotels
Private Tour, just for your party!
Truffle Hunting with the Dog
Renowned Winery and Exclusive Barolo Wine Tasting
Choice of Driver included OR Use your own car
DRIVER INCLUDED
A driver or a tour guide will take you around the wine region.
Everyday at 9:30 am, weekends at 2:00 pm
- 159 € per adult (from 3 to 7 adults)
- 205 € per adult (for 2 adults only)
- 40 € for kids up to 17 y.o., accompanied by two adults
USE YOUR OWN CAR
The guide comes onboard your vehicle (transport not included).
Everyday at 9:30 am, weekends at 2:00 pm
- 136 € per adult (from 3 to 7 adults)
- 180 € per adult (for 2 adults only)
- FREE OF CHARGE for kids up to 17 y.o., accompanied by two adults
The rate includes:
- Private truffle hunt with the dog in the woods.
- Boutique winery tour and tasting of 4-5 top wines. Comparison of different styles of Barolo
- 4 hours with a tour guide OR driver/guide (depending on the choice of transport)
- Hotel pickup if located in Alba or surrounding areas (see paragraph “Meeting Place”)
The rate does not include:
- Any truffle found during the hunt
- Any entrance fee, meal, additional tasting, transfer, tips, personal expense and anything else not mentioned above in the “the rate includes” field
Alba White Truffle and Truffle Hunting Dog
Join your local expert in central Alba or at your hotel, as detailed in the paragraph below “Meeting Place”. This tour can be arranged in the morning at 9:30 am or in the early afternoon at 2:00 or 2:30 pm, depending on the season.
When booking this four-hour tour, you can choose between a driver-inclusive option or using your own vehicle. If you opt for the latter, please ensure there is sufficient space in your car for the tour guide.
Our first stop is in the picturesque Langhe Hills, renowned for its vineyard-covered slopes, charming hilltop towns, and stunning views.
We’ll arrive at a nearby valley where we’ll meet the hunter and their canine companion, a trained truffle hunting dog. The truffle hunting experience involves an easy walk through trails, woodlands, and groves of hazelnut, oak, and poplar trees. The hunter and guide will give a comprehensive presentation about the local environment, including fascinating facts and myths surrounding the tradition of discovering these valuable underground fungi.
Refer to the “Things to Know” section below for advice on recommended footwear and the seasonal availability of different truffle types.
It’s important to note that hunting techniques remain consistent throughout different seasons, whether it be the Alba white truffle season (October to January) or the summer black truffle season (April to late summer).
Barolo Wine and Cellar Tour
The second half of our Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine Tasting tour features a scenic drive through the breathtaking vineyards of the Langhe Hills.
We’ll visit a small winery to see the aging facilities, guided by either the winery owner or the winemaker, and learn about Nebbiolo grapes, hillside exposure, aging methods, and more.
The cellar tour concludes with a premium Barolo wine tasting, allowing you to enjoy various styles of Barolo wine and explore the distinctive flavor profiles that Nebbiolo grapes offer based on their hillside origins.
Meet in Piazzale Cleto Giovannoni, at the corner with Via Vivaro (by the newsstand)
The pickup from your hotel can be arranged within a range of 10 km from Alba. Please ask at the time of booking.
NOTE ABOUT TRUFFLE HUNTING
- For autumn and rainy days, Meet Piemonte can provide a limited number of rubber boots, which are best requested at the time of booking. In that case, an extra pair of socks is recommended. For dry days, sneakers are acceptable; however, trekking boots are always suggested for all seasons.
- The season for the white truffle of Alba (Tuber Magnatum Pico) runs from October 1st to January. The summer black truffle (Tuber Aestivum Vitt), known locally as “scorzone,” can be harvested from April until the end of August. While its aroma and flavor may not match the intensity of the white truffle, the thrill of truffle hunting remains the same. In September summer black truffles can still be found in private truffle woodlands only, not on public land.
- Read more useful information on our Ultimate Guide to Truffle Hunting in Alba.
NOTE ABOUT PRIVATE TOURS
- The tour of the wine cellar and the wine tasting may be shared with a few other guests of the winery
- Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests (max 10 guests), in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
- Read here the full terms and conditions.
