Along the River with a Dog and a Black Truffle: A Three‑Hour Hunt and Brunello Feast in Torrenieri

TORRENIERI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Along the River with a Dog and a Black Truffle: A Three‑Hour Hunt and Brunello Feast in Torrenieri

A guided, three-hour truffle hunt with an expert and his dog followed by a multi-course lunch or dinner starring black truffle and a Brunello di Montalcino tasting — this guide explains what to expect on the estate.

Along the River with a Dog and a Black Truffle: A Three‑Hour Hunt and Brunello Feast in Torrenieri.

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Location
Torrenieri
Operator
Azienda Agricola Maddalena Cordella
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On the banks of a Tuscan river near Torrenieri, an expert truffle hunter and his dog lead small groups into the woodlands in search of black truffles. The outing is tightly focused — roughly three hours from arrival to table — and culminates in a starter, first and second course built around the harvested black truffle, accompanied by a Brunello di Montalcino tasting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Guided truffle hunt along the river
THE HUNT

Guided truffle hunt along the river

You follow a truffle hunter and his specially trained dog along the riverbank searching for black truffles — a hands‑on, focused field experience.

Multi‑course meal centered on black truffle
THE TABLE

Multi‑course meal centered on black truffle

After the hunt the estate serves starters, a first course and a second course all prepared with black truffle, turning the find into an immediate culinary showcase.

Brunello di Montalcino tasting
THE WINE

Brunello di Montalcino tasting

The meal is paired with a Brunello di Montalcino tasting, adding a regional wine benchmark to the truffle‑forward menu.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

The flow is compact and deliberate: arrive at the estate, set out with the truffle hunter and his dog along the river in a concentrated search for black truffles, then return to the estate for a layered meal — starters, first and second course — that showcases the truffle, rounded out by a Brunello di Montalcino tasting.

Guided truffle hunt along the river

THE HUNT

Guided truffle hunt along the river

You follow a truffle hunter and his specially trained dog along the riverbank searching for black truffles — a hands‑on, focused field experience.

Multi‑course meal centered on black truffle

THE TABLE

Multi‑course meal centered on black truffle

After the hunt the estate serves starters, a first course and a second course all prepared with black truffle, turning the find into an immediate culinary showcase.

Brunello di Montalcino tasting

THE WINE

Brunello di Montalcino tasting

The meal is paired with a Brunello di Montalcino tasting, adding a regional wine benchmark to the truffle‑forward menu.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits and why.

1
Food and wine loversIdeal for travelers who want a hands‑on culinary experience that pairs a truffle hunt with courses showcasing black truffle and Brunello di Montalcino.
2
Families with childrenChild pricing is provided, indicating the experience accommodates younger participants when booked accordingly.
3
Active day‑trippersAt roughly three hours total, the outing is a short, active window in the countryside — suitable for those comfortable with a brief outdoor walk.
4
Couples and small groupsCompact and intimate, the program combines a shared field activity with a seated multi‑course meal and wine tasting.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience runs approximately 3 hours.

Pricing

Adult 200 euro; Child 40 euro.

Meeting Point

Participants arrive at the estate before setting out with the truffle hunter along the river.

What’s Included

Guided truffle hunt with the truffle hunter and his dog; starters, first and second course featuring black truffle; Brunello di Montalcino tasting.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the truffle hunting experience last?

The experience is approximately 3 hours in total.

What happens during the trip?

Guests follow the truffle hunter and his dog along the river to search for black truffles, then enjoy a multi‑course lunch or dinner built around the black truffle and a Brunello di Montalcino tasting.

How much does it cost?

Adult rate is 200 euro; child rate is 40 euro.

Where does the experience take place?

On an estate near Torrenieri, with the hunt conducted along the riverbank and the meal served at the estate.

Will I get to taste Brunello di Montalcino?

Yes — the meal includes a Brunello di Montalcino tasting as part of the post‑hunt dining.

Am I guaranteed to find a truffle?

The program emphasizes the opportunity to search for black truffles with an expert and his dog; promotional text includes 'Be the first to find a truffle.'

Who operates this experience?

The operator is Azienda Agricola Maddalena Cordella.