Do you want to live a special and unique experience? Take part in our truffle hunt and savour the true and unique thrill of finding, smelling and touching one of the most precious and sought-after fruits of the earth. Our licensed guide will guide you through the paths of the woods of Tuscany , telling you stories and legends related to the territory and the practice of truffle hunting: he will teach you to recognise the trees under which they grow, the ideal habitat for the growth of truffles, how to cook and store them.
Do you want to live a special and unique experience? Join our truffle hunt and savour the real and unique emotion of finding, smelling, and touching one of the most precious and sought fruits of the earth. Our authorised guide will guide you through the paths of the woods of Tuscany, telling you stories and legends related to the territory and the practice of truffle hunting. She will teach you to recognise the trees under which they grow, the ideal habitat for the growth of truffles, and how to cook and store them. The search will take time and patience, but when you will see dogs start wagging his tails and sniffing insistently near a bush or the root of a tree, sticking his nose in the ground deeper and deeper and digging, it will only mean one thing: the treasure has been discovered! And dogs will finally receive a greedy reward for the excellent work done. We can not know how many truffles will be able to find, but one thing is sure: after fun and tiring walk you will return to the starting point, at our Villa, where you can also receive your well- deserved reward! It will be time to taste delicious recipes based on precious truffles, combined with excellent local wines. We will select for you a typical menu of the Tuscan culinary tradition, able to enhance the sophisticated scent with simple courses.
Programme
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point in SiChef Cooking Experience.
Walk in the woods hunting for truffles (1 hour and 30 min. Approx.).
Lunch or dinner flavoured with truffles and other local products combined with a wonderful view of Barberino Val D'Elsa and the towers of San Giminiano.