Truffles tasting in Florence or at your location
In Tuscany, the most common edible species, which is also the most sought after, is the White Truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico ), while even rarer is the highly prized Black Truffle ( Tuber melanosporum Vitt ). There are also other species, such as “scorzone” truffles, the “uncinato”, and the “bianchetto”.
In Tuscany, the most common edible species, which is also the most sought after, is the White Truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico), while even rarer is the highly prized Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vitt). There are also other species, such as “scorzone” truffles, the “uncinato”, and the “bianchetto”.
No type of truffle is poisonous. The name truffle derives from Ancient Latin, “terrae tufer”, (“tuber” in Classical Latin, which means “lump of earth”, reflecting the actual physical look of a truffle. Truffles grow in calcareous soils, or cl;ayey-calcareous, in conjunction with certain other plants, according to the type of truffle. The main participant in truffle hunting is the dog, who after proper training, can locate truffles by their smell only, and dig them up carefully, using their paws. Truffles are used exclusively grated, and raw.
The event, offered in an exclusive way, lasts around two hours, with the starting-time and date chosen by the participants. One of our experts will introduce you, in your own language, to the secrets of the hunt, and to the storage and tasting of truffles, through tasting fresh truffles and truffle-flavoured oils, accompanied with local bread, and an appropriate wine.
These are the products to be tasted:
- White Truffle
- Black Truffle
- Flavoured oil
A supplement is charged for programs carried out where you are staying.
