Truffle hunting with an expert truffle hunter and his dogs

Torre a Cona is a splendid estate located on the border between Chianti and Valdarno. Its history is lost over the centuries, just think that the first document attesting the existence of a settlement in the area dates back to 1066 AD. Not yet structured like today, it was known as Quona Castle. Razed to the ground, with the sole exception of the large 12th century tower, it was rebuilt between the 12th century and 1750.

For almost 100 years the Rossi di Montelera family has owned it and looked after it with all the love and care that such a work deserves. In the recent past, the new generation of the family has undertaken a tourism and wine management project to share it with tourists visiting Florence and Tuscany.

The experiences that can be had at this magnificent estate are many but in this guide we have selected two in particular: truffle hunting on this page and wine tasting on the following page.
In Torre a Cona an expert truffle hunter will take you with his dogs in search of one of the most precious tubers in the world through a fascinating walk in the monumental park of the estate.

You will learn about the ancient skills used to find this gastronomic treasure and, at the end of the visit, you will fall in love with its seductive aroma and its unmistakable flavor while tasting what you have collected on a tasty bruschetta. The experience of truffle hunting will remain in your memory forever.

Details of the excursion
- Travel distance: variable, but a few km
- Difference in altitude: a few tens of metres
- Difficulty: easy
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Meeting point: Torre a Cona Wine Estate
- Opening hours: from early April till mid October on Tuesday and Friday morning at 9:30 a.m.
- Group experience: minimum 2 people, maximum 8
- Rate: € 135.00 per person (children under 14 years € 65.00)

N.B.=> Closed shoes are highly recommended

You can book by going to the website www.torreacona.com/en/experiences and clicking on the “Book” button in Truffle Hunting.
Otherwise you can try contacting the property by phone at +39 055 699000 or send them an email to info@torreacona.com.