A YVP Culinary Journey in Piedmont
Truffle Hunting Experience in Piedmont, Italy
Follow the truffle from the forests of Piedmont to the table.
Discover the world of Italian truffles in Piedmont, with an immersive journey through fresh truffle traditions, an authentic hunt with an expert trifolao, seasonal tastings, and the flavors of northern Italy.
Truffle Hunting in Italy
A Private Truffle Experience in Piedmont
Discover a private truffle hunting experience in Piedmont that brings together the hunt, the landscape, local expertise, and the culinary traditions surrounding one of Italy’s most celebrated ingredients.
Your experience begins with an introduction to the truffles found throughout Piedmont, including seasonal white and black varieties, the woodland conditions that support their growth, and the characteristics used to identify exceptional truffles.
From there, venture into the Piedmont countryside with an expert trifolao and trained truffle dog for an authentic truffle hunt shaped by local knowledge, season, and terrain.
After the hunt, continue with a Piedmont truffle tasting featuring regional specialties and carefully selected wines. For guests who want to extend the experience, an optional Michelin-starred lunch or dinner can complete the day.
Experience at a Glance
Private Truffle Hunting in Piedmont, Italy
A privately arranged Piedmont truffle experience combining an authentic hunt, local expertise, seasonal tasting, and the culinary traditions of Northern Italy.
Region
Piedmont, Italy, with the truffle hunt taking place in the Roero countryside.
The Hunt
Guided truffle hunting with an expert trifolao and trained truffle dog.
Truffles
Seasonal white and black truffle varieties depending on the time of year.
Tasting
Piedmont truffle specialties paired with regional flavors and selected wines.
Dining
Optional Michelin-starred lunch or dinner can be incorporated into the experience.
Availability
Privately arranged by request and subject to seasonal availability.
The Truffle Hunt
Into the Forest With an Expert Trifolao
Experience one of Piedmont’s most enduring culinary traditions in the countryside of the Roero.
Join an expert trifolao and trained truffle dog in the search for white and black truffles among forests, vineyards, hazelnut groves, and orchards.
Along the way, discover the patience, instinct, and connection to the land that have defined truffle hunting in Piedmont for generations.
Truffle Hunting in Piedmont
A Truffle Tradition Shaped by the Land
Truffle hunting in Piedmont is built on an understanding of season, soil, woodland, and generations of local knowledge.
Across the Piedmont countryside, expert trifolai work alongside trained truffle dogs to search for seasonal white and black truffles growing beneath the forest floor. The hunt depends on experience, patience, and an ability to read the conditions of the land.
For guests of Your VIP Pass, this private truffle hunting experience offers a closer look at the people and traditions behind one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary ingredients, from the search in the countryside to the truffle tasting that follows.
White and black truffle varieties are found according to the season and conditions in Piedmont.
Join a local truffle hunter who understands the woodland, the season, and the signs that guide the search.
Follow the hunt alongside a trained dog whose scent and partnership with the trifolao are central to the experience.
Private Truffle Experience in Piedmont
Your Truffle Hunting Experience, Step by Step
From meeting Piedmont’s seasonal truffles to hunting alongside a local trifolao and trained dog, each stage brings you closer to the traditions and flavors behind truffle hunting in Italy.
Introduction
Meet Piedmont’s Seasonal Truffles
Discover the white and black truffle varieties found in Piedmont, how their seasons differ, and what distinguishes exceptional fresh truffles.
Local Expertise
Learn From the Trifolao
Meet an expert local truffle hunter and learn how season, trees, soil, and years of experience guide the search through the Piedmont countryside.
The Hunt
Hunt With a Trained Truffle Dog
Search the Roero countryside with your trifolao and trained truffle dog for an authentic Piedmont truffle hunting experience.
Tasting
Taste Piedmont
Continue with a Piedmont truffle tasting featuring regional specialties and selected wines that complement the character of the season’s truffles.
Optional Finale
Michelin-Starred Dining
Extend the experience with lunch or dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, where seasonal truffles become part of a final expression of Piedmontese cuisine.
A Taste of Piedmont
From the Forest to the Table, Every Moment Tells the Story of the Land.
Your Piedmont Experience Starts Here
Plan a Private Truffle Hunting Experience in Italy
Discover truffle hunting in Piedmont with an expert trifolao and trained truffle dog, followed by a regional truffle tasting and selected wines. Your VIP Pass can arrange the experience around your Italy itinerary, with optional Michelin-starred dining for those who want to extend the day.
Before You Go
A Few Things to Know
Where does the truffle hunting experience take place?
The truffle hunting experience takes place in Piedmont, Italy, with the hunt set in the countryside of the Roero alongside an expert local trifolao and trained truffle dog.
What kind of truffles can we find?
The varieties available depend on the season. Piedmont is home to both white and black truffles, and your experience will reflect the truffles naturally available at the time of your visit.
What happens during the truffle hunt?
You will head into the Piedmont countryside with an expert trifolao and trained truffle dog, learning how local knowledge, season, terrain, and the dog’s scent work together during the search.
Is a truffle tasting included?
Yes. The experience continues with a Piedmont truffle tasting featuring regional specialties and selected wines, bringing the hunt from the countryside to the table.
Can Michelin-starred dining be added?
Yes. An optional Michelin-starred lunch or dinner can be incorporated into the experience, subject to availability and the itinerary being arranged.