Truffle Hunt at Villa La Ripa with Tasting and Lunch

Duration4h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Truffle hunting in the woods of a Renaissance villa is a fascinating experience that combines tradition and nature. Immersed in the green hills, expert seekers accompanied by their dogs follow the smell of fine truffles, rediscovering an ancient art. After the harvest, we move on to the tasting of fine wines produced in the cellars of the villa, where every sip tells the story of the territory.

Alcohol will not be served to anyone under 18.

The activity is low level of physical difficulty but because it is carried out in the woods it is not accessible in wheelchairs or with strollers.

What's included

4 glasses of wine
Extra virgin olive oil
Three-course light lunch with truffle

What to expect

It is a food and wine experience to discover the fascinating world of truffles that offers an exclusive opportunity to hunt them in the woods of a Renaissance Villa. Here at Villa La Ripa you will learn what the truffle is, how it is born, how it is collected and once in the woods we will start looking for it with the help of the "Master Truffle Maker" and his specially trained dogs. A beautiful experience that continues with a walk around the Renaissance Villa through the olive grove and our vineyards. You will visit our winery where you will be shown how we produce our wines and where you will taste 4 Villa La Ripa wines, our award-winning EVO oil and a light lunch with truffle courses.

We only serve alcohol to people over 18,

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Entering from the gate along the cypress avenue above you will see the beautiful Renaissance villa. After about 100 meters you will see on the left a sign :"Winery Reception".
Turn left and you will arrive at the winery where the tour will begin.

End point

Entering from the gate along the cypress avenue above you will see the beautiful Renaissance villa. After about 100 meters you will see on the left a sign :"Winery Reception".
Turn left and you will arrive at the winery where the tour will begin.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The experience includes a walk in the woods in search of truffles and is therefore incompatible with strollers and wheelchairs
Alcohol will not be served to anyone under 18.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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