Truffle hunting with tasting in the woods

About this tour

Hunt for truffles across the limestone hills of Apulia's Valle d'Itria or Alta Murgia, guided by experienced foragers and their trained dogs. You'll dig for these prized fungi yourself, then retreat to a woodland clearing for aperitifs and a proper tasting of fresh truffles paired with regional cheeses, cured meats and wine. Three hours total, combining fieldwork with flavour.

Highlights

• Search for black truffles alongside working dogs and their handlers
• Unearth truffles yourself and keep what you find
• Learn the traditional techniques passed down through generations
• Taste fresh-harvested truffles in the forest with local wines
• Sample regional Apulian products: cheeses, cured meat, bread
• Take home a box of truffle products as a memento

What to expect

You'll start with a briefing on truffle ecology and the dogs' role in locating them, then fan out into the woods following the handlers. Expect plenty of walking over uneven ground as you watch the dogs work—when they alert, you'll kneel down and carefully excavate using small tools, uncovering the dark nuggets buried beneath roots and leaf litter. Once the hunt winds down, you'll settle at a rustic spot for an unhurried tasting. Fresh truffles are shaved over warm bread, pasta or cheese, their earthiness paired thoughtfully with local wine.

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