Tuscany is famous all over the world for its precious truffles, considered true gastronomic treasures.
Follow us and you will find yourself immerse in a unique and unforgettable experience. Expert truffle hunters will guide you through the thick woods, to discover the secrets of this fascinating activity. It will be a real outdoor adventure. You will learn the search techniques, the use of traditional tools, and you will learn to recognize the varieties of truffle present in Tuscany.
Among white paths, and fronds of firs and oaks, you will admire suggestive and delightful panoramas, you will feel the most genuine sensation of relaxation thanks to the scent of the undergrowth while walking on the mantle of leaves. Get ready to be enchanted by the sounds of nature.
A fantastic tasting of the area's best wines is also waiting for you: we offer a complete itinerary of IGT Supertuscan to savor all the most precious nuances of the nectar of the gods, wine expert will explain the wine production processes by revealing the techniques of aging in barriques and the curiosities of the world of enology.
Alternatively, we can reveal to you the world of Chianti Classico and other fine labels from the region, such as Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano, or from Italy, such as Amarone, Barolo and Barbaresco. Remember: enjoy the wine!
The day will end with an evocative tour of the Badia di Passignano, also known as the Abbey of St. Michael the Archangel in Passignano, a historic Benedictine abbey situated a top a scenic hill, surrounded by cypress trees.
The refectory houses marvelous frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his brother Davide, a glimpse of Italy's fascinating artistic beauty.
A day full of charm among nature, wine tastings and dishes with truffles: you will bring home the most authentic essence of the area.
Follow us and you will find yourself immerse in a unique and unforgettable experience. Expert truffle hunters will guide you through the thick woods, to discover the secrets of this fascinating activity. It will be a real outdoor adventure. You will learn the search techniques, the use of traditional tools, and you will learn to recognize the varieties of truffle present in Tuscany.
Among white paths, and fronds of firs and oaks, you will admire suggestive and delightful panoramas, you will feel the most genuine sensation of relaxation thanks to the scent of the undergrowth while walking on the mantle of leaves. Get ready to be enchanted by the sounds of nature.
A fantastic tasting of the area's best wines is also waiting for you: we offer a complete itinerary of IGT Supertuscan to savor all the most precious nuances of the nectar of the gods, wine expert will explain the wine production processes by revealing the techniques of aging in barriques and the curiosities of the world of enology.
Alternatively, we can reveal to you the world of Chianti Classico and other fine labels from the region, such as Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano, or from Italy, such as Amarone, Barolo and Barbaresco. Remember: enjoy the wine!
The day will end with an evocative tour of the Badia di Passignano, also known as the Abbey of St. Michael the Archangel in Passignano, a historic Benedictine abbey situated a top a scenic hill, surrounded by cypress trees.
The refectory houses marvelous frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his brother Davide, a glimpse of Italy's fascinating artistic beauty.
A day full of charm among nature, wine tastings and dishes with truffles: you will bring home the most authentic essence of the area.
For any further information and for reservations, please fill this form
Schedule:
- 10:00 a.m.
meeting at La Bottega della Scuderia - 10:15 - 11:45
Truffle walk in the local forest with Jacopo, a full licensed truffle hunter, who will share with you his knowledge and experience in a funny but informative program on the world of the Tuscan truffles. - 11:45 – 13:00
Truffle didactic conversation at the La Bottega della Scuderia. Program conversation content Origin of the truffles in Tuscany. Classification and presentation of each different varieties. The different seasons of the truffles + truffles and trees a special symbiosis The real life of a truffle hunter. The relationship between the truffle hunter and his dog. Dog training techniques. Truffle cleaning and maintaining technique. During the conversation Wine tasting: Inside our cellar dating back to the end of the 1400s just in front of the Abbey, you will taste 4 Super Tuscan wines from the most representative wine areas of our territory: Chianti, Montalcino and Bolgheri. We will introduce you to the tasting techniques, the different production areas and the reason why our wines have a relevant importance in the world of enology. We will explain the whole wine process from the soil to production, from destemming to fermentation, from vinification in steel and barrels to bottling. You also have the possibility to buy and ship all our varieties of wines from all over the world. - 13:00 - 15:00
Truffle lunch at Ristoro l’Antica Scuderia Example of a Menu Entreé: Burrata al tartufo ( a local specialty of fresh cow cheese cream with truffle) First plate: Tagliolini al tartufo di stagione (Tagliolini with seasonal truffle) Second plate: Tagliata al tartufo con contorno di stagione (Tagliata with truffle and seasonal vegetables) Dessert: Tortino di ricotta con miele tartufato (Ricotta cake with truffle honey) Wine: Chianti Classico Notes: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus are available upon request. Please advise intolerances - 15:00 - 16:30
Tour of the Badia di Passignano, also called the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo a Passignano that is a historic Benedictine abbey located atop a scenic hilltop, surrounded by cypresses. The abbey became one of the major sites of theVallombrosan order and itself a wealthy landowner by the mid-14th century. The refectory houses frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio and his brother Davide.
For any further information and for reservations, please contact our Sales Manager Antonio Fantoni by mobil on +39 3358349992 or by phone +39 0558070248 or by email at: info@labottegadellascuderia.com A warm greeting from all the Staff of the La Bottega della Scuderia and from the Ristoro L'Antica Scuderia
