Truffle Hunting & Truffle Cooking Class

Experience Description

Meet our licensed guides at Podere La Marronaia at 11:00 AM and go to the nearest truffle area. With the help of our 4-legged friends, magnificently trained, and the experience of Mirco and Luca, our trusty truffle hunters, immerse yourself 360 degrees in this unique and exciting experience. Then, return to Podere La Marronaia and enjoy a truffle-based cooking class with a tasting of 4/5 organic & biodynamic wines and 6 extra virgin olive oils just after visiting our Vernaccia vineyard, one of the oldest in the town of San Gimignano.

During the class, you will learn the secrets of truffles, how to clean them, and different ways to pair them. Then, we will start with the preparation of antipasti, a delicious Bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata ( a typical Tuscan cold cut) or Tuscan Bacon and slices of fresh truffle on top, a first traditional dish composed by the preparation of Tuscan Pasta “Pici or tagliatelle,” a second course that will include the preparation of meat with truffle slices and a side dish. Finally, we will prepare a tasty dessert.

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Meet our chef at Podere La Marronaia at 1:00 PM and begin your hands-on truffle cooking class. Under the guidance of our expert chef, you will learn the secrets of truffles, including how to clean, prepare, and pair them with different ingredients. You’ll start by preparing a full truffle-based meal featuring:

🍞 Appetizer: Homemade Bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata (a typical Tuscan cold cut) or Tuscan Bacon, topped with fresh truffle slices
🍝 First Course: Handmade Tuscan Pasta (Pici or Tagliatelle) with truffle
🥩 Second Course: Meat dish with fresh truffle slices, served with a seasonal side
🍮 Dessert: A delicious truffle-infused dessert

After the cooking class, sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared, paired with a tasting of 4-5 organic & biodynamic wines and 6 varieties of extra virgin olive oil. Before the tasting, you will also have the chance to visit our historic Vernaccia vineyard, one of the oldest in San Gimignano.

At 4:00 PM, after a satisfying meal, you’ll head to the nearby truffle area. With the help of our expert truffle hunters, Mirco and Luca, and their well-trained dogs, you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of truffle hunting. Learn the techniques, discover how these prized delicacies are found, and experience the thrill of uncovering truffles firsthand.

This exclusive experience offers a perfect blend of hands-on cooking, fine wine, and an authentic truffle hunt, making it an unforgettable day in the heart of Tuscany.

Attention: the distance from our winery to the truffle area can vary depending on the seasonality of the truffle (from 5 minutes by car to a maximum of 20). Guests should arrange the transfer by themselves. We also advise you to wear trekking shoes and comfortable clothes.

What’s Included

How to reach us:
Podere La Marronaia
Via Martiri di Citerna, 2
53037 San Gimignano (SI).

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