La Casa del Trifulau
La Casa del Trifulau
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Johann&Sandra
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Aug 2011 • Friends
La Casa del Trifulau is the place you go to learn about truffels and go on a truffel hunt. You'll learn more things about truffles than you even knew you didn't know. Giorgio and Natale, your hosts, have a true passion for truffles, and it is infective.
We went into this experience a little skeptical, to be honest, since none of us really liked truffels (or particularly cared about them), but when in Piedmont it seemed like part of the overall experience. As soon as we arrived, we were met by Giorgio, who was enthusiastic and friendly. We were welcomed with a quick orientation and information session about truffles (learning about the different kinds and why people care about them). As he spoke about his truffles, Giorgio just exuded passion, he got so excited even thinking about truffles that after about 5 minutes we were all excited to go find some.
We were led by Diana, an English pointer, and walked up a fairly steep path into the woods. Diana was quickly on the trail, both of rabbits and truffles alike. She found a red one, a large black one and a very large white one that made Giorgio absolutely ecstatic because this was extremely early in the season for such a find. When we got back to the casa, Natale had prepared salami, cheese, and other goodies, all topped with truffles of course, for us to sample, along with a couple bottles of Barbera wine. We chatted and talked to Giorgio about truffles, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
I'm very surprised we liked this so much, but when someone is as full of energy and passion as Giorgio, you can't help but be captivated.
Some tips: Make sure to wear good walking shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You go up a trail and through the brush, so unless it's been raining it's not that dirty, but a little bit. Good walking shoes are important (no heels). You will learn about the difference between the types of truffels, and how to enjoy them, You will get to taste truffels, and see how they are used and found. Then you will get to relax and enjoy your hunt with good nibbles and wine while talking with your newfound old friends. Quite lovely.
We went into this experience a little skeptical, to be honest, since none of us really liked truffels (or particularly cared about them), but when in Piedmont it seemed like part of the overall experience. As soon as we arrived, we were met by Giorgio, who was enthusiastic and friendly. We were welcomed with a quick orientation and information session about truffles (learning about the different kinds and why people care about them). As he spoke about his truffles, Giorgio just exuded passion, he got so excited even thinking about truffles that after about 5 minutes we were all excited to go find some.
We were led by Diana, an English pointer, and walked up a fairly steep path into the woods. Diana was quickly on the trail, both of rabbits and truffles alike. She found a red one, a large black one and a very large white one that made Giorgio absolutely ecstatic because this was extremely early in the season for such a find. When we got back to the casa, Natale had prepared salami, cheese, and other goodies, all topped with truffles of course, for us to sample, along with a couple bottles of Barbera wine. We chatted and talked to Giorgio about truffles, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
I'm very surprised we liked this so much, but when someone is as full of energy and passion as Giorgio, you can't help but be captivated.
Some tips: Make sure to wear good walking shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You go up a trail and through the brush, so unless it's been raining it's not that dirty, but a little bit. Good walking shoes are important (no heels). You will learn about the difference between the types of truffels, and how to enjoy them, You will get to taste truffels, and see how they are used and found. Then you will get to relax and enjoy your hunt with good nibbles and wine while talking with your newfound old friends. Quite lovely.
Written 13 August 2011
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Bill P
Point Pleasant, NJ507 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
We enjoyed our time at La Casa Del Trifulau. After a short introductory session on the historical and folklore of the truffle we met the dogs and went on the hunt. We booked it on our own and found it to be a wonderful afternoon. The two brothers work in tandem one indoors and the other on the hunt. We found a few white, black and the dogs ate the red ones. The samples at the end of the hunt were delicious.
Written 25 October 2013
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L_Americano
New York City, NY45 contributions
We had a great time. The truffle hunter is full of information and the dogs are hysterical as they run around sniffing among the trees.
We found three truffles.
The guide gets to keep them, but who cares. He shaved the biggest one found by the dogs over some soft cheese and we all ate it with some local wine on his veranda overlooking the hills of vineyards.
Really great. He'll give you some rubber boots to pull up over your shoes, but expect to get a little dirty.
Don't miss this when in the area.
We found three truffles.
The guide gets to keep them, but who cares. He shaved the biggest one found by the dogs over some soft cheese and we all ate it with some local wine on his veranda overlooking the hills of vineyards.
Really great. He'll give you some rubber boots to pull up over your shoes, but expect to get a little dirty.
Don't miss this when in the area.
Written 28 January 2008
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rogi8
New York City, NY291 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
the reviews are great for this experience and they are spot on. Personalized, not too strenuous but fun to be in the woods (and a lot cooler in the shade) and we learned so much. Found a lot of big truffles and watching Natale race to the dog before he would scratch the truffle showed that as good as the dogs are its an inexact science still. The tasting after was awesome too. So grateful to have this experience.
Written 17 October 2018
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lenkagrundmanova
Prague, Czech Republic113 contributions
Sept 2018
Natale is a top of the game among truffle hunters - his family has a long tradition and is true to this art. Everything went as promised and despite being early in the season (last weekend in September), we found 4 (rather smallish, altogether 26 grams) white truffles and a 60 g black truffle. went out with Brio the dog and had tasted the truffles afterwards. You do not need any special clothing or shoes the walk is rather short but its a good idea to wear boots or sneakers since the hill is steep. Natale also speaks very good English is so much fun and has published a book about truffle hunting art which you can but during the experience. Highly recommended!
Written 3 October 2018
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James M
Tiburon, CA95 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
I hesitate to write a review of this experience, as the Trifulau's don't want their secrets being shared. That being said, this was such a very cool, interesting and unique experience that I must do so and give this my highest recommendation. Natale is a wonderful person, with much passion about the truffles, dogs and local culture. You will learn much if you do this experience. A definite must for lovers of truffles and dogs!
Be mindful that this place is NOT easy to find and consistent with the Trifulau secrecy, does not have a sign. Worth the hunt to find the place though, just like truffles!
Be mindful that this place is NOT easy to find and consistent with the Trifulau secrecy, does not have a sign. Worth the hunt to find the place though, just like truffles!
Written 23 August 2015
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bennetjo
new york132 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
This was part of a wine and food tour. The Owner put on one of the best shows about food I have ever seen. There was the history of Trifulau. The show of the hunting dogs. The walk in the near by mountain. The hunt with the dogs for the prize and the finding of the Trifulau on the mountain. Then back for a light lunch prepared by the owner with great presentation. This was a special event and will be remembered.
Written 11 October 2013
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DDDGirl
Pittsburgh, PA87 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
Our agriturismo booked this tour at our request. We were interested, but didn't really know what to expect. The very personable Natalie began the tour by giving us a very good briefing on truffles. In addition, we learned about the dogs and their training. I was not wearing the best shoes, so I was offered a pair of boots. We then went into the nearby woods with Giorgio and two of his dogs. They found both the summer black truffle and the precious white truffle. Back at the house, we were offered local wine, crusty bread and truffle infused olive oil. Natalie talked about various ways to serve truffles, and shaved both truffles over a soft local cheese. It was a delicious experience, especially given the capability to compare both types.
Written 20 October 2012
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Peggy M
Memphis, TN159 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Very glad of this activity : instructive, seeing in practice, hunting for truffes and... easting them on tasty cheeses. Wonderful experience !
Written 12 September 2019
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Michele H
Cape Town Central, South Africa48 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Thank you to Natale and Giorgio for making our visit to Piedmont extra special for my husband and I and our 2 children. We enjoyed visiting their property and learning all about the wonderful truffles of Italy. Our children loved the adventure of walking through the woods with the 2 dogs and the excitement of finding the truffles. My husband and I enjoyed the wine and snacks offered after the hunt and learning what we can do with these delicious mushrooms. We can't wait to cook with the truffles now that we are home!
Written 9 July 2019
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Olá, em março estamos viajando para Suiça e Italia,,,, e, vamos até Asti e achei interessante esta atividade. Estaremos em Milão e faremos um bate/volta até Asti. Como chegar neste local e qual o custo ? Obrigada, Bina
Written 30 December 2014
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