TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY

TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY

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Truffle Hunting
Experience at
Santa Vittoria

Join us on an unforgettable truffle hunting adventure in the heart of Tuscany. Our expertly trained truffle dogs, Ola, Brezza, and Aisha, will guide you through our farm and truffle orchard to uncover these precious delicacies and its secret life as a messenger of the trees . You’ll learn about the art of truffle hunting and the training of truffle trace dogs, gaining a newfound appreciation for the time and effort that goes into this culinary treasure.

After the successful hunt, we’ll head back to our charming guest house tasting room, where you’ll be treated to a truffle tasting experience that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. You’ll be able to sample dishes made with truffles, accompanied by our own farm-grown wines, and paired with Tuscan recipes that have been passed down for generations.

Truffle Orchard

Explore our truffle orchard and learn how to grow these prized fungi. Discover the Wood Wide Web, an underground network connecting trees and plants, and watch trained dogs hunt for these delicacies. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tuscany!

Truffle hunting in Tuscany
Truffle and Dogs

How do dogs locate truffles, and do they need specialized training? Are certain breeds more suited to truffle hunting? Is teaching dogs to recognize the unique scent of truffles a difficult task, or do they have a natural aptitude for it?

Truffle Tasting and wine Pairing
Truffle Tasting

What is the recommended pairing to complement the unique flavor of truffles? Are they best consumed raw or cooked? Can you suggest a top truffle recipe to try? Finally, how many different truffle varieties are typically available to taste?

A group of guests proudly displaying black truffles they found during a hunt at Santa Vittoria's truffle orchard.
Truffle hunting tour in Tuscany with an expert guide and trained dog at a historic winery estate.
Mauro pretending to eat a freshly unearthed giant black truffle at Santa Vittoria’s truffle orchard.
Aisha, a chocolate Labrador truffle hunting dog, sitting and smiling
Mauro, the farm-to-fork chef and truffle hunter, showcasing freshly unearthed black truffles in Tuscany.
A group of guests proudly displaying black truffles they found during a hunt at Santa Vittoria's truffle orchard.
Black truffle with natural contours resembling a gnome face, found in our farm in Tuscany
Mauro, the farm-to-fork chef, holding a freshly unearthed giant black truffle from the ground at Santa Vittoria, ready to be used in a delicious truffle recipe.
Freshly unearthed truffle from a Tuscan hillside
Mauro planting a young oak tree inoculated with truffles, alongside guests at Santa Vittoria, part of their sustainable tourism experience.
Planting a truffle tree with guests to promote sustainable tourism and eco-friendly winery experiences in Tuscany.
Mauro planting a young oak tree inoculated with Tuber Aestivum truffle spores with guests after truffle hunting at Fattoria Santa Vittoria.
Truffle hunting tour in Tuscany with an expert guide and trained dog at a historic winery estate.
A guest at Fattoria Santa Vittoria seeding truffle spores in the Tuscan soil after a truffle hunting experience.
Traditional Tuscan gnudi made with ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg, and salt, topped with fresh truffle unearthed during a truffle hunt at Santa Vittoria.
Tagliatelle made with ancient grains, topped with freshly shaved truffle, served after a truffle hunting experience at Santa Vittoria.
Chickpea cream tortino with pear, almonds, and truffle, served on a bed of rucola at Santa Vittoria.
A selection of truffle starters featuring fonduta, bruschetta with truffle and pear, and truffle omelette, served at Santa Vittoria.
Omelette with sautéed red radish, grilled pecorino cheese, and freshly shaved truffle unearthed during a truffle hunt at Santa Vittoria.
Tagliatelle made with ancient grains, topped with freshly shaved truffle, served after a truffle hunting experience at Santa Vittoria.
Revisited cheesecake infused with fresh truffle, a unique dessert served at Santa Vittoria
Bresaola of Chianina beef topped with fresh truffle, Parmesan, raw celery, arugula, and Santa Vittoria extra virgin olive oil.
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