TRUFFLE SEARCH: period from June to December included
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of white truffle hunting with our exclusive Truffle Hunting experience in Montepulciano. Accompanied by our experts and faithful truffle dogs, you'll have the unique opportunity to explore the woods in search of this prized culinary treasure. During the excursion, we'll reveal the secrets of the age-old art of truffle hunting, sharing anecdotes and techniques that make this activity a true ritual. You'll experience the thrill of finding the truffle and discover the importance of the white truffle in the local gastronomic culture. An authentic and engaging experience, perfect for those who wish to discover Tuscany through its finest flavors and deep-rooted traditions.
Book your experience:
TRUFFLE HUNTING AND PRIVATE TOUR OF THE HISTORIC ERCOLANI CELLAR – UNDERGROUND CITY, WITH TASTING AND LIGHT LUNCH/LUNCH:
Experience a unique truffle hunting experience! We also offer truffle hunting with our dogs in our farm's truffle grounds. For truffle hunting, it's essential to bring your own car and comfortable/sportswear (long pants, hiking boots/shoes). We always meet at 9:00 a.m., and the truffle hunt lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours. The cost of the experience does not include the truffle, which can be purchased separately.
We begin with a private tour of the underground city – historic cellar Ercolani, located in the historic center of Montepulciano (SI), at Via di Gracciano nel Corso 80. Our guide will accompany you to the historic cellar where the precious Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC Riserva are aged. The cellar is located within the underground city, a medieval subterranean passageway beneath seven noble palaces, which ends with a museum of instruments of torture and war, and an Etruscan tomb. At the end of the guided tour, you will be welcomed into the medieval halls of the underground city, where you will be served lunch and a tasting of our finest wines paired with delicacies such as cured meats, pecorino cheeses, truffle products, and more, typical of the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana.
TASTING AND LIGHT LUNCH
WINES:
- 1 WINE OF YOUR CHOICE BETWEEN IGT WHITE WINE TRIS SELECTION “HERCULANEUM” , IGT BRUT SPARKLING WINE “PERLE DI GIO'” OR IGT ROSÉ WINE “ERCOLANI”
- WINE NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO DOCG
- NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG WINE 100% SANGIOVESE
- VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG RISERVA (latest vintage)
- NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG SPECIAL RESERVE WINE
- LE FIRME-ERCOLANI SUPER TUSCAN IGT RED WINE
- VIN SANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO DOC RISERVA
TO ACCOMPANY…
- BRUSCHETTA WITH ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL;
- CROSTINO WITH DIPPING (ancient recipe from 1500);
- CROSTINO WITH CREAM CHEESE AND TRUFFLE, AND TRUFFLE CARPACCIO;
- FINE WHITE TRUFFLE FLAVORED CHIPS
- 3 TYPES OF PIENZA PECORINO (2 slices of each type)
- JAM OR HONEY TO PAIR WITH PECORINO CHEESE
- TUSCAN HAM (1 slice)
- TUSCAN SALAMI (1 slice)
- WILD BOAR SALAMI (1 slice)
- FINOCCHIONA (1 slice)
1 FIRST COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE BETWEEN:
- MONTEPULCIANO PICI WITH TUSCAN RAGOUT
- MONTEPULCIANO PICI WITH GARLIC SAUCE
- PAPPARDELLA WITH WILD BOAR RAGOUT
- LASAGNA
- PANZANELLA (only in summer)
- RIBOLLITA (only in winter)
- TRADITIONAL OR CHOCOLATE CANTUCCIO, OR PANFORTE
INFO:
START TIME 9:00 / DURATION 4 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES
ADULT PRICE: €150,00 INCLUDING VAT (the price does not include truffles)
PRICE FOR CHILDREN FROM 8 TO 17 YEARS: €50.00 INCLUDING VAT
MAXIMUM 4 PEOPLE AT A TIME
THE MEETING POINT WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE CLIENT IN TIME
