White Truffle of Alba and Barolo Wine
Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine tasting is a private* 4-hour tour from Alba (or from your nearby hotel), with a tour guide.
Come and meet the truffle hunter with the dog and a Barolo wine producer who share their expertise about the two most treasured products of Piedmont.
Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine tasting is an informative tour set to explore the decadent yet beautiful Langhe hills in Piedmont.
* Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes.
- Take part in a truffle hunting in the wood with the dog
- Premium Barolo wine tasting in a boutique winery
- Private 4-hour tour
- Choice of driver included OR tour with your own car
- Pick-up from your hotel (if located around Alba)
The tour Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine Tasting sets off in the town of Alba or straight at your hotel (if located in the surrounding area).
We drive to nearby woods and follow the truffle hunter and the dog on an easy walk and see if we unearth any precious tuber.
As we observe the dog in action commanded by the truffle hunter, we provide an engaging and informative lecture about the white and black truffle of Alba.
Meet Piemonte can supply a limited number of rubber boots (to be asked at time of booking). Otherwise trekking boots are recommended for walking on uneven, slippery and muddy trails.
The truffle hunting is held during the season of the white truffle of Alba (from the end of September to January) and also in late spring and summer for the black truffle (Tuber Aestivum).
The second part of our 4-hour tour Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine Tasting takes us to a boutique winery on the Langhe hills.
We visit the aging premises of the cellar located on a scenic hillcrest, in the middle of the Barolo wine region where Nebbiolo grapes are aged in oak to become Barolo wine.
We partake on a premium wine tasting including local wines and comparing at least two different types of Barolo wine and appreciate the evolution of the same grape varietal grown on different hillsides.
Who thought looking for a fungus good be so fun!
Tilly J. – September 2022
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.
A fantastic experience
Ryan C. – September 2020
Big shout out to Marco for being so knowledgeable and informative. A great morning of walking in the woodland with Gianni and his dog Mac. Mac managed to sniff out three truffles that we were kindly given. Gianni was very happy to pass on his knowledge that has been passed throughout his family for generations. We could had sat at the cellar all day during the wine tasting!
Hope to be back in Alba again to test out Marcos food tour.
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White truffles season is from the end of September to January. In late spring and summer only black truffles can be found.
When: Mon-Fri at 9:00am. Sat-Sun at 9:00am or 2:00pm
Length: 4 hours (9am-1pm OR 2-6pm)
Cancellation: full refund up to 24 hours before the tour
Private tour: yes. Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes.
Participants: Max 7
Kids and family friendly: YES (not alcoholic beverages will be served to anyone under the Italian drinking age of 18)
Accessibility: to be confirmed at time of booking
Physical activity: low
***Meeting place/drop off: Alba (train station in Piazza Trento e Trieste) or pickup at your hotel (depending on the location)
In case of rain: the tour runs
Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine tasting with driver
A driver or a tour guide will take you around the wine region. Rates:
- 150 € per adult (from 3 to 7 adults)
- 189 € per adult (for 2 adults only)
- 40 € for kids up to 17 y.o., accompanied by two adults
Experience the Truffle and Barolo tour with your own car
In this case, a tour guide will join your vehicle (transport not included):
- 125 € per adult (from 3 to 7 adults)
- 165 € per adult (for 2 adults only)
- FREE OF CHARGE for kids up to 17 y.o., accompanied by two adults
- Private truffle hunt with the dog in the wood. Ask for rubber boots
- Boutique winery tour and tasting of 4-5 top wines. Comparison of different types 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*
- 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
