Tuscan Truffle Hunt, Cooking Class & Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi

Discover truffle in all its nuances with an immersive experience at Poggio ai Laghi, designed for those who want to experience one of Tuscany’s most treasured ingredients from forest to table.

The journey begins in the estate woods, where guests will join an expert truffle hunter and his trained dog for an authentic truffle hunting experience. Surrounded by nature, you will learn more about this ancient tradition, the secrets of truffle searching, and the special bond between the hunter, the dog, and the land.

After the hunt, the experience continues in the kitchen with a hands-on truffle cooking class guided by the chef. Using the truffle found during the search, guests will prepare traditional Tuscan-inspired dishes and discover how this precious ingredient can enhance simple recipes with its unmistakable aroma and elegance.

The dishes prepared during the class will then be served as part of a full Tuscan lunch, including truffle crostini, fresh pasta with truffle, sliced beef with truffle shavings and roasted potatoes, and cantuccini with Vin Santo. The lunch is paired with a guided tasting led by a wine expert, featuring the following Poggio ai Laghi wines:

- Arella, Extra Dry Sparkling Cuvée

- Firmina, Extra Dry Sparkling Rosé

- Oletta, Chianti Riserva DOCG

- Lucilla, Chianti Classico DOCG

- Aranda, Toscana Rosso IGT, Supertuscan

- Donna Ava, Toscana Rosso IGT, Supertuscan

- Nina, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

- Arania, Toscana Bianco IGT

The tasting also includes signature vinegars and extra virgin olive oils, such as Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, Lacrime Viola red onion balsamic vinegar, classic extra virgin olive oil, white truffle oil, and chili pepper oil.

A rich and memorable journey where truffle becomes the protagonist of every moment: from its discovery in the woods to its preparation in the kitchen, and finally to its pairing with the great flavors of the Tuscan table.