TRUFFLES TOUR AT ANGHIARI

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During the XVIII Century the Courts considered the truffle as one of the most precious of things. Truffle picking was a great entertainment for the Court guests.

Experience a walk through the woods, learning the art and secret of finding this special mushroom, accompanied by Moreno, a well-known truffle hunter and his inseparable companion, his dog Alba.

From the woods, you will proceed to the narrow alleys of Anghiari, the site of the battle of June 29th 1440, made famous by Leonardo da Vinci in his celebrated masterpiece now referred to as “the Lost Leonardo”.

Your reward at the end of the day will be a memorable Truffle dinner with a menu featuring: Cheese maker’s toast with black truffle Bean and tomato soup with truffle Pappardelle with truffle and Parmesan cheese Tagliata beef with truffle, Seasonal fruit and a selection of local wines.

Truffle Tour details:

This is the program:

01.00 p.m. departure from Florence city at Piazza Poggi near the Ponte Vecchio bridge.
03.00 p.m./ 5.00 p.m. Truffle picking in the woods around Arezzo hill. You’ll learn all the secrets to find this precious Tuberus. 2 hours walking with a truffle hunter and is dog.
05.30 p.m. to 07.00 p.m. Visit to the ancient and historical Anghiari town
07.30 p.m. Dinner in a typical truffle Trattoria
09.30 p.m. Departure for Florence

Example of a truffle Menu:

Entrée: Crostino del casaro ( “Cheese maker’s toast) with black truffle
First plate: Bean’s and tomato’s soup with truffle Pappardelle al tartufo e parmigiano (Pappardelle with truffle and Parmesan cheese)
Second plate: Tagliata al tartufo (Tagliata beaf with truffle)
Dessert: Crostate di frutta di stagione ( seasonal fruit tart)

Ending time: 11.30 p.m.

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