Exclusive Private Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class in Tuscany

 

Join Our Exclusive Private Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class at Tenuta Torciano

Immerse yourself in the world of Tuscany’s most coveted delicacies with our Private Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class at Tenuta Torciano. This bespoke culinary journey combines the thrill of truffle hunting with the artistry of truffle-based cooking.

Truffle Hunting Experience: Begin your adventure with a private truffle hunt guided by a professional. Learn about the unique conditions that allow truffles to thrive and gain hands-on experience in locating these prized fungi. Our knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the truffle's role in the slow-food movement and share expert tips on how to harvest and preserve them.

Private Cooking Class: Following your hunt, join our expert chef in a private cooking class dedicated to truffles. Discover how to handle, clean, and cook truffles to enhance their unique flavors. Our chef will teach you the secrets of creating delectable truffle recipes, ensuring you master the techniques to replicate these dishes at home.

Gourmet Dining: Conclude your day with a personalized lunch or dinner, showcasing the truffle dishes you’ve prepared. Enjoy a meal crafted with seasonal ingredients, paired with fine local wines.

This exclusive experience offers an in-depth exploration of truffle cultivation and culinary uses, making it a perfect choice for truffle enthusiasts and food lovers seeking a truly unique Tuscan adventure. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a tour of our historic estate, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey.

 

What’s Included in the Private Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class Package:

  • Private Truffle Hunting Lesson: Discover how to identify and search for truffles with a personalized lesson from an English-speaking translator. Gain insights into the truffle’s significance in the slow-food movement and learn essential techniques for harvesting.
  • One-Hour Truffle Hunting Experience: Enjoy an hour of hands-on truffle hunting with a professional guide. Understand the technical aspects of truffle foraging and the environmental conditions that make truffles so unique.
  • Private Truffle Cooking Class: Participate in an exclusive cooking class focused on truffles. Learn how to prepare delicious truffle dishes from scratch, guided by our expert chef. Master techniques to enhance the flavor and presentation of truffle-based recipes.
  • Personalized Lunch or Dinner: Savor a gourmet meal featuring the truffle dishes you created during the class. Our chef will craft a seasonal menu based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with three delectable courses tailored to your preferences.
  • This all-inclusive package offers a comprehensive truffle experience, combining expert guidance, hands-on learning, and exceptional dining, perfect for truffle aficionados and culinary enthusiasts.

During your Private Truffle Hunt & Cooking Class, you will savor:

Explore our curated tuscan menu, featuring authentic Tuscan dishes perfectly paired with our finest wines for a truly unforgettable tasting experience.

  • Appetizers: A delicious assortment of Tuscan cheeses, salami, bruschetta, and snacks.
  • First Course: Fresh Pasta with Truffles you cooked during the course but cooked by our chefs.
  • Second Course: Sliced beef with truffle you cooked during the course but cooked by our chefs.
  • Dessert: Indulge in Cantuccini paired with a sweet dessert wine

Wine and Olive Oil Tasting: A Journey Through Tuscan Flavors

Your tasting experience will feature a selection of wines and olive oils that perfectly complement the flavors of your meal. You may taste the following during your visit:

  • Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
  • Chianti DOCG
  • Chianti Classico DOCG
  • Morellino di Scansano DOCG
  • Super Tuscan “Baldassarre” cabernet, merlot, sangiovese
  • Super Tuscan “Cavaliere” sangiovese & merlot
  • Super Tuscan “Bartolomeo” sangiovese & cabernet
  • Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
  • Rosè
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Truffle olive oil
  • Spicy Pepper Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve

Enhance Your Visit with Additional Services:

To make your visit to Torciano Winery truly unforgettable, consider adding one of our exclusive services:

  • Shuttle Service: Enjoy convenient transportation to and from the winery.
  • Vineyard Tour: Explore the beautiful vineyards and learn about our winemaking process.
  • Helicopter Ride: Experience a breathtaking aerial view of San Gimignano.
  • Stay Overnight: Extend your Tuscan experience with a night in our nearby hotel, featuring rooms with panoramic views of the vineyards and surrounding countryside.

Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience tailored to your preferences.

Additional Information:

Start of the visit: 10:00am, 12:00am, 1:30pm 3:00pm, 5:00pm

Class Duration: about 120 minutes

Food & Tasting Duration: about 90 minutes

Availability: All year, appointment is necessary

Booking notes: In case of intolerance or allergies, alert the staff during the booking and before the tasting.

Menu variations: Available on request, gluten free, vegan or vegetarian Menu

 

 
 

 

Price (tip, taxes included):

 

Price per Adult:  € 630.00 ( tip, taxes included )

Price per Teen:  € 610.00 ( tip, taxes included )

 

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Cancellation Policy: All packages are subject to availability.
Cancellation 7 days before the start date.

Languages: Languages ​​other than Italian and English aren't guaranteed, even if possible in the estate.

Note: This tasting does not include a guided tour of the winery and caves.  If you are interested in the tour, visit the dedicated service "Tour in the Vineyard and Winery"

In the event of adverse weather conditions, low or high temperatures, Tenuta Torciano reserves the right to change the location based on availability. Please note that the reservation is not amendable. Should the client choose not to accept the variation, we do not hold ourselves responsible.


Find out How to Reach us


To be added to your Booking:

Da aggiungere alla tua Prenotazione:

Shuttle or Transportation Service to reach the Winery
This service can only be requested upon booking confirmation and is subject to availability.
Confirmation can be requested every day from 10am to 6pm italian time.

To confirm contact us here:
Phone: +39 0577 988134
Mobile: +39 366 2324058
Phone: +39 0577 950055
Mobile: +39 335 6390782


The Shuttle service cannot be guaranteed based on availability; but the structure will make every effort to provide what is requested in the best possible way.

Payment needed for any additional Shuttle and transportation Service.

Servizio Shuttle o Navetta per raggiungere la struttura
Questo servizio può essere richiesto solo alla conferma della prenotazione ed è soggetto a disponibilità.
La conferma può essere richiesta tutti i giorni dalle 10:00 alle 18:00.

Per confermare contattarci qui:
Telephone: +39 0577 988134
Mobile: +39 366 2324058
Phone: +39 0577 950055
Mobile: +39 335 6390782


Il servizio Shuttle può non essere garantito in base alla disponibilità; ma la struttura si impegnerà nel fornire a meglio quanto richiesto.

Pagamento richiesto per ogni servizio shuttle o navetta addizionale.

Amenities:

Servizi Aggiuntivi:

Open Space Spazi all'aperto

  • Panoramic view Vista panoramica
  • Private garden Giardino privato
  • Private forest Foresta privata
  • Private vineyard Vigneto privato

Additional services Altri servizi

  • Shuttle service payment needed Servizio navetta a pagamento
  • Airport shuttle payment needed Navetta aeroportuale a pagamento
  • Transportation with private driver payment needed Auto con autista personale a pagamento
  • Overnight stay in wine hotel payment needed Pernottamento in hotel a pagamento
  • Helicopter wine tour payment needed Tour in elicottero a pagamento
  • Aperitif in San Gimignano tower payment needed Aperitivo in torre a San Gimignano a pagamento

Restaurant Servizi di ristorazione

  • Italian cuisine Cucina italiana
  • Vegetarian menu Menu vegetariano
  • Vegan menu Menu vegano
  • Gluten free menu Menu senza glutine

Internet Internet

  • WiFi Internet available free of charge throughout the winery. Internet WiFi disponibile gratuitamente in tutta la struttura.

Parking Parcheggio

  • Free private parking is available without booking. Parcheggio privato disponibile gratuitamente in loco senza prenotazione.

General services Servizi generali

  • Air conditioning Aria condizionata
  • Room heather Riscaldamento
  • Shading Ombreggianti
  • Private room Sala privata

Accessibility Accessibilità

  • Kids allowed Ingresso consentito ai bambini
  • Dogs allowed Ingresso consentito ai cani
  • Access for disabled people Accesso a persone con disabilità

Spoken language Lingue parlate

  • English Inglese
  • Italian Italiano
* Visit of the wine cellar, barrels and barriques is done from 9:00am to 11:00am. * Visita alla cantina, alle botti e alle barriques è possibile solo dalle 9:00 fino alle 11:00.

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This package is organized in collaboration with our partner travel agency Fly To Wine s.r.l. P.IVA. 01460730524

Questo pacchetto è organizzato in collaborazione con la nostra agenzia di viaggi partner Fly to Wine s.r.l. P.IVA. 01460730524

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Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 18, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Tuscany, Italy

Tenuta Torciano
Via Crocetta 18, Loc. Ulignano 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Toscana, Italia

Tenuta Torciano Az. Agricola di Giachi Pierluigi - P.IVA: 00375840527