Truffle Hunt & Barolo Wine Tasting
White Truffle Of Alba & 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.
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
From Alba or nearby hotels
Private tour, just for your party!
Meet the truffle hunter and the dog
Renowned winery and exclusive single-vineyard Barolo
Choice of Driver included OR Use your own car
DRIVER INCLUDED
A driver or a tour guide will take you around the wine region.
- 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
USE 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
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.
Meet in front of the train station in Alba (Piazza Trento e Trieste)
The pickup from your hotel can be arranged within a range of 10-15km from Alba. Please ask at the time of booking.
The rate includes:
- 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*
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
