Spend a few days in the city and in the countryside for Truffle hunting Asti. Asti Italy, home of sparkling wine, like Asti Spumante, of many wines, of history and culture, will host you in one of its many hotels, to spend a week full of wine and food.
The best time to visit Asti is probably that of September, in this month in the countryside the harvest is carried out and the production of the best Italian wines begins, in the city many events enliven the weeks of September, as for example “Festival delle Sagre”, in which 100 stands prepare the typical Piedmontese dishes and the “Palio” the historic horse race that involves the whole city and neighboring villages such as Barolo, Nizza Monferrato and many other countries.
In addition September is a good month to start theTruffle hunting Asti, near the vineyards and the Asti mountain, in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, you can try a unique experience, looking for white and black truffles.
Depending on the time chosen, you will meet near the forest with our Trifolau If you don’t have your own car you can require from your hotel in Langhe our private taxi service that will drive you in your truffle tour experience.
Every day there are different departure time. Inquire to know at what time you can have your Truffle Hunting Experience
Your guide during the truffle hunting Asti, will be a real Trifolao (truffle hunter), who along with his dog will walk you to discover the precious black and white truffle.
Truffle hunting Asti is an unmissable experience, during your holiday in Piedmont, Italy, allow yourself a few days to visit Asti and its surroundings, in fact the historic center of Asti is rich in historical monuments, churches and cathedrals.
Moreover, during the year many events and festivals are organized, including “Arts and Merchants”, a medieval re-enactment to enhance the ancient city walls and the historical center. Also in Asti and its province you can eat in excellent restaurants, starred restaurants, wine bars and wine boutiques, while tasting the best Italian wines, like Barbera, Barbaresco, Barolo and Nebbiolo wine.
Meeting with your truffle hunter, who will explain how to look for truffles.
Together with you there will be a trained dog and he will be the protagonist of your adventure as he will sniff the ground to discover hidden truffles.
When the dog begins to dig in the ground with emphasis, it is up to you to continue to dig carefully so as not to damage the truffle.
My wife and I spent 1 days in Asti. We been walking with our Local Guide in the Asti city center. In the afternoon we went in Nizza Monferrato for food and wine tasting tour. Barbera d’Asti was so great. Experience has has been amazing. 5 star rating