We enjoyed our time at La Casa Del Trifulau. After a short introductory session on the historical and folklore of the truffle we met the dogs and went on the hunt. We booked it on our own and found it to be a wonderful afternoon. The two brothers work in tandem one indoors and the other on the hunt. We found a few white, black and the dogs ate the red ones. The samples at the end of the hunt were delicious.
Great morning! We arrived a little late, although not deliberately, or by habit, it didn't seem to phase the owners of this business.We started in a room so filled with the smell of white truffles it was delightfully intoxicating. We were given a detailed explanation of all things truffles and were allowed to ask questions at any time. Then we headed out to put on our gumboots and get the dogs out.... now the fun begins! The dogs were incredible to watch, how they found them underground amazes me. After the hunt, back inside for as much cheese & white truffle shavings, red wine, truffle oil, bread and salami as you can eat! The hosts also joined us, very relaxed and keen to chat with us about truffles and anything else.The only thing that could have improved our experience is if the rain had of held off! Highly recommend.
Our agriturismo booked this tour at our request. We were interested, but didn't really know what to expect. The very personable Natalie began the tour by giving us a very good briefing on truffles. In addition, we learned about the dogs and their training. I was not wearing the best shoes, so I was offered a pair of boots. We then went into the nearby woods with Giorgio and two of his dogs. They found both the summer black truffle and the precious white truffle. Back at the house, we were offered local wine, crusty bread and truffle infused olive oil. Natalie talked about various ways to serve truffles, and shaved both truffles over a soft local cheese. It was a delicious experience, especially given the capability to compare both types.
Solo discretamente interessante. Forse il fatto di essere figlio di trifulau e amico di personaggi che hanno reso misterioso ed interessante il mondo che gravita attorno al prezioso fungo ipogeo, non mi hanno permesso di stupirmi più di tanto per quanto ho visto.
Abbiamo deciso di trascorrere un pomeriggio per approfondire la conoscenza sul tartufo, vero motivo del nostro viaggio nelle Langhe e ne siamo rimasti assolutamente soddisfatti. Dopo una breve introduzione del tartufo siamo andati in un bosco vicino in compagnia di Giorgio e di Diana, un educato pointer che ci ha permesso di assistere alla ricerca di tue tartufi bianchi. Un'esperienza piacevole, che si è conclusa con il rientro alla casa e con un aperitivo a base di formaggio locale e tartufo.
We had a great time. The truffle hunter is full of information and the dogs are hysterical as they run around sniffing among the trees.We found three truffles. The guide gets to keep them, but who cares. He shaved the biggest one found by the dogs over some soft cheese and we all ate it with some local wine on his veranda overlooking the hills of vineyards.Really great. He'll give you some rubber boots to pull up over your shoes, but expect to get a little dirty.Don't miss this when in the area.
É uma casa simples, como aquelas da colonia italiana no RS. De madeira e pedra, um alpendre enorme com parreiras, mesa grande e bancos. Se come pão, manteiga, queijos e embutidos, tudo com raspas de trufa branca recém coletada por nós mesmos, acompanhados por um barbera de fabricação do proprietário.
Geweldig leuke ervaring. 2 broers, beiden spreken Engels. Ze zijn erg enthousiast, maken er echt wat leuks van. Hele lieve honden. 3 truffels gevonden! Na het zoeken lekkere hapjes en wijn. Echte aanrader dus!
Una piacevole introduzione sul tartufo e poi una bellissima escursione nei boschi avvolti dal fascino delle langhe, con simpaticissimi cani e il trifulau..per poi concludere il tutto con un brindisi di vini e formaggi locali...accompagnati da..TARTUFO!
This was part of a wine and food tour. The Owner put on one of the best shows about food I have ever seen. There was the history of Trifulau. The show of the hunting dogs. The walk in the near by mountain. The hunt with the dogs for the prize and the finding of the Trifulau on the mountain. Then back for a light lunch prepared by the owner with great presentation. This was a special event and will be remembered.