A guided truffle hunt in the beech and fir woods around San Pietro Avellana, known as the home of the Molise white truffle and host of its November truffle fair. Guests follow a trifolau and trained dog to unearth prized tubers, learn to identify pregiato white and black summer truffles, then sit down to a tasting of truffle-dressed cavatelli, caciocavallo and Molise wine.
| Price | €60–95 per person (approx USD 65–103) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Half day (3 hours) |
| Meeting point | Centre of San Pietro Avellana village |
| Address | Bosco di San Pietro Avellana, 86088 San Pietro Avellana, Molise |
What is included
- Forest hunt with a trifolau and trained dog, truffle handling, tasting of truffle pasta and local cheese, glass of wine
Good to know
- Operator
- a San Pietro Avellana trifolau truffle-hunting host
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Location
Bosco di San Pietro Avellana, 86088 San Pietro Avellana, Molise
41.7708, 14.2647 View on map
Highlights
- Hunt with a trifolau and truffle dog in upland woods
- Home of the prized Molise white truffle
- Truffle-dressed cavatelli tasting
- Caciocavallo and Tintilia pairing