Truffle Hunt in Alba

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ABOUT THIS SERVICE Truffle Hunt in Alba Highlights Hunt the woods around Alba for the world's most precious white truffles Learn the ropes from a professional truffle hunter and his dog Identify the different tree species and the ideal habitat for truffles Have an en plain air truffle analysis session Analyse truffle and recognize the different types Truffle Hunt in Alba Program Sure, to the uninitiated truffle may just be a foul fungus, but to the gourmand, it represents the ultimate in gastronomic delights. Some would say it has the fragrance of the gods. Although found in France, northern Spain and other parts of Italy, the region around Alba is considered the quintessential truffle capital. It's also the economic bellwether that determines the official price of truffles worldwide. Its method of discovery adds to the mystique. You start your truffle hunt with Ermanno at the doorway of one of the region's finest wineries. A brief walk through the vineyards to enjoy the scenic views and then you are in the woods exploring with your truffle expert and his dog. Sniffing through the misty woods of Piedmont, Lara, the truffle-hunting dog wil suddenly search in one specific spot. She will dig her paws into the crunchy soil. Ermanno will rapidly stop her and using his fingers to gingerly explore further he will remove his treasure: a large walnut-sized white truffle. The truffle hunt lasts about an hour, after which you’ll learn how to analyze truffles from a technical point of view, as tasters do. You'll learn more about the white truffle, how to use it, how to taste it, and how to preserve it. Then, if you wish you continue with a terrific truffle lunch Ermanno will gladly give you suggestions on where to go for a great meal near or in Alba.   What's Included in Your Truffle Hunt in Alba Truffle hunt with an expert truffle hunter and dog (approx. 1,5-2 hours). The services of an English speaking interpreter. Guided analysis lesson - characteristics, sight and smell (approx. 30 minutes). What's Not Included in Your Truffle Hunt Transportation to the meet up point in the countryside is not provided. If you would like us to provide transportation, please email us before completing your reservation for more information. Truffle(s) found during the hunt belong to the truffle hunter and may be purchased from him according to the day's bid price on the local market. In season, if an appreciable amount of black truffle is found and according to the truffle hunter's full discretion, a small black truffle may be given as a gift to the guests at the end of the excursion (Please note: white truffles are never given to guests). Truffle analysis does not include tasting of the product.   Price per person (including taxes and fees), based on a booking of: 1 pax Eur 360 - 2 pax Eur 185 - 3 pax Eur 155 - 4 pax Eur 145 - 5 pax Eur 135 - 6 pax Eur 135 - 7 pax Eur 135 - 8 pax Eur 135 - 9 pax Eur 135 - 10 pax Eur 135 - 11 pax Eur 135 - 12 pax Eur 135 -   Terms and Conditions

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