Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
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Embark on a truffle hunting adventure with an Italian Tartufaro and the dog. Discover the land of Valpolicella and join the scorzone Truffle hunt. The Tartufaro will guide you in the hunt of this black diamond of the kitchen in the woods and lands surrounding an old Winery in Verona. Taste fresh local truffles and pair them with the famous Amarone wine!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a tour where you must be used to walking in nature
- The tour is suitable for children who can walk
- Sport clothing is required (common trekking shoes, sun protection, hat&sunglasses, sweater)
Reviews(32)
This was a fantastic experience! Exactly what had hoped for. It was authentic, physically active, but not overly strenuous, the guide was charming, the dogs playful and relentless in looking for the truffles. We found several and enjoyed them with delicious pasta for lunch on a gorgeous terrace overlooking the valley.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that the truffle hunting adventure was exactly what you had hoped for. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the authentic atmosphere, the beautiful walk through nature, our charming guide, and of course the enthusiasm and determination of our dogs in searching for truffles. Finding truffles together and then enjoying them with a delicious pasta lunch on our panoramic terrace overlooking the valley is truly one of our favorite ways to share the spirit of Valpolicella with our guests. We hope to welcome you back to Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde for another memorable experience in the future. Warm regards, Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde Team
We had a wonderful day of truffle hunting at the beginning of October. Thanks to Ilaria and her special Truffle-Searching-Dogs, we learned a lot about the area, traditional winemaking and the local truffle tradition - and we were successful ;-) We were able to grate the truffles we found over handmade pasta and enjoyed the 3 course Lunch with three different wines. All in all, a pricey but unforgettable event. Mille Grazie Ilaria🙏🏼 We had a wonderful truffle hunting day at the beginning of October Thanks to Ilaria and her special search dogs we learned a lot about the area, the traditional wine growing and the truffle tradition there and were also successful. We were allowed to grate the found truffles over the handmade pasta and enjoy them with 3 different 3 in-house wines. All in all a costly but unforgettable event. Mille Grazie Ilaria🙏🏼
Dear Pezil, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your Truffle Hunt with Ilaria and her amazing dogs — it’s a genuine, traditional activity that reveals the heart of our land. We understand that this kind of experience may feel exclusive, but as you’ve seen, quality, authenticity, and the dedication of passionate people like Ilaria are what make it truly special — and unforgettable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another authentic taste of Valpolicella life. Warm regards, Jacopo
First we had a tour with Nicola the Chef through the property, explaining a lot about the production of Amarone wines, really very understandable and entertaining. We had the English version of the tour. Afterwards, a great hike with Ilaria of Nicola's wife started through the vineyards and the forest with the dogs, they were constantly sniffing with their noses and digging vigorously for truffles in various places.It was totally fun...at the end of the tour we had three beautiful truffles. Then our tasting began with a delicious vesper and pasta with fresh truffle, plus the delicious Valpolicella and Amarone wines. Finally, there were espresso and pastries as well as grappa in various variants. It was just fantastic and then the magnificent view of the wine region. We can only recommend the tour, this is really an experience we will tell you about for a long time to come.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for sharing your experience with us. We are truly happy to know that you enjoyed the tour from start to finish – from Nicola’s introduction to the world of Amarone, to the truffle hunt with Ilaria and our dogs, and finally to the tasting with fresh truffle dishes and our wines. It means a lot that you felt the passion of our family and our land. The joy of finding truffles together, tasting them with a glass of Valpolicella or Amarone, and taking in the view over the hills is exactly what we love to share. We will be delighted to welcome you back anytime – thank you again for recommending us and for bringing this special memory to life with your words.
Lovely experience, at a beautiful and charming location. The hosts was generous, kind and passionate about their work, and the wine, snacks and pasta with own picked truffles of the day was delicious. We truly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting experience. It means the world to us that you felt welcomed and appreciated the passion we put into our work, our wines, and the food we prepare with care and love — especially the fresh truffle pasta of the day. Your words are a wonderful encouragement, and we’re so glad the charm of the place and the warmth of our team came through. We hope to welcome you back to Valpolicella soon for another unforgettable moment in nature and wine.
This is one of my favorite things we did in Italy. The truffle hunting tour was amazing. Our 11 year old daughters loved it! We hiked and found truffles with their dogs and then returned to the vineyard and had a tour of the winery. We had an amazing lunch and tasted their wines. It was so much fun!
I can / can only recommend. With a lot of love and empathy Ilaria took us truffle hunting. Cool, great - relatively expensive, but absolutely worth it. It's a pity you don't get a little truffle as a "farewell gift" when you say goodbye.
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review and for recommending our Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting experience. We’re truly happy to know that you enjoyed your time with Ilaria and felt the passion and care she brings to every adventure in the woods. We understand your remark and appreciate your honest feedback — it's always valuable as we strive to make every moment feel even more special and memorable. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you again soon for more discoveries, tastes, and warm encounters in Valpolicella. With kind regards from all of us at the estate
We had an amazing experience hunting truffles - we went out on the trail with the two dogs, their master and another couple and the dogs found 6 or 7 truffles ! It was a really special experience to see them dig and fetch the tartufos ! The other guests were super friendly and our host very knowledgeable. The lunch back at the house was excellent, and included the truffles we’d just found, as well as delicious wine, in a lovely setting with view on the valley. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone spending a few days in the Verona area !
Dear friend, Thank you so much for your wonderful words We are truly delighted to hear that your truffle hunting experience with us was so special and memorable. Following the dogs through the woods, feeling the thrill of discovery with each truffle found, and then enjoying the very fruits of your adventure during lunch—it really is a unique and magical experience, and we’re so happy you felt it that way Our truffle dogs and their master are a passionate and joyful team, and it’s a pleasure to share their world with curious and enthusiastic guests like you. The warm atmosphere at the table, the freshly prepared dishes with your own truffles, and our wines overlooking the valley—it’s all part of the authentic feeling we love to create Thank you for recommending us. It means the world to us. We hope to welcome you back again one day, maybe for another seasonal hunt or a tasting of our new vintages With warmest wishes from the hills of Valpolicella Jacopo and the team at Il Gazzo
We enjoyed very much Truffle hunting and the lunch was really delicious! Thank you, the kind personal and cute and fun dogs!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the truffle hunting experience and that the lunch delighted you. It is always a pleasure to share these special moments with our guests, together with our friendly team and of course our adorable truffle dogs who never fail to steal the show. Your words warm our hearts and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures, good wine, and authentic flavors from our land.
Such a great experience truffle hunting. They were so accommodating and helped get me to the location seamlessly. Wines and food were amazing. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a great time truffle hunting with us. It means a lot to know you felt welcomed and well taken care of from the very beginning – that’s exactly what we aim for. Sharing the authentic flavors of our wines and local food, surrounded by the beauty of Valpolicella, is always a joy – and knowing you appreciated every part of the experience makes it even more special. Here’s to your visit, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable journey through nature, tradition, and fine wine!
We gave this truffle hunt to our friends and it was a complete success. Yesterday it took place in fine weather. Everyone was very friendly, it was explained a lot and the dogs were adorable. After a successful search there was pasta with truffles, which were very delicious. With the Vino served, the adventure ended in a very nice ambience. The two were delighted and would definitely recommend it.
Liebe Gäste, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie und Ihre Freunde die Trüffelsuche und Weinverkostung bei uns genossen haben. Die Begeisterung über das Erlebnis, die entzückenden Hunde und das Trüffelgericht bedeutet uns sehr viel. Es ist uns eine Freude, Ihnen einen unvergesslichen Tag in einer besonderen Atmosphäre bieten zu dürfen – und natürlich gehört ein guter Wein dazu! 😊 Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen – vielleicht für ein neues Abenteuer oder eine weitere Trüffelsuche! Herzliche Grüße, Ihr Team von Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
