Meeting with your "trifulao", the truffle hunter, who will reveals the secrets of the precious fruit: what is the ideal habitat, the plants and the woods where you can find it, how to recognize it and how his irreplaceable dog is educated and trained. Accompanied by the "trifulaio" and by his trusty dog , you will leave searching  the "tuber magnatum pico", the great WHITE TRUFFLE OF ALBA. The walk lasts  about one hour and a half, and the charm of the experience is even more impressive if hunting is done during the night, upon the moonlight, in the silence of the woods, accompanied by the expert dog who , in the long-awaited moment , shake panting... The "trifolao" recognizes this behaviour well and he knows how to interpret even the slightest variations in his character. Surely there has to be something.
The dog senses a truffle and he communicates this by nervously thrashing his tale and sniffing the still air of the silent night while analyzing the damp earth at our feet in order to find the precise point where our precious treasure is hidden.
The dog trots in front, faster and faster, sharply aiming towards a specific point. One last sniff, then he nuzzles his nose into the soil. With vigour, he inhales the scent of the earth to confirm his suspicions. It is the right spot and his premonitions are unmistakable. The dog starts digging hectically, spraying dirt and leaves… And there, in the twilight of the moon, the dog successfully unveils the aroma of the night!!!

For lunch, we propose a gastronomic experience in a Stared Michelin restaurant in the area, where the kitchen is a temple and the food is art, will be for you really unique! 
A celebrated chef will be your guide to show you every trick to use the white truffle in the kitchen. You will taste its unique flavour and unmistakable perfume, matching it with wines that made this part of Italy famous. A unique and exclusive journey to enter the real tradition and italian culture. Your lunch, with the white truffle as unquestioned main ingredient, will be a gastronomic experience, where the kitchen is a temple and food is art.

After lunch, during the International Fair of the Truffle of Alba, which is about from October 10 to November 15, you can access to the World Market Truffle. Buying the "gold of Alba" is a very careful experience, speaking about a product that can sometimes even exceed 4 € per gram! Each fruit is previously checked by a Commission which is available for advice you on your purchases.
In this context, everything speaks of truffle! Star chefs of international renown indulges in creativity and professionalism, with demonstration events and innovative recipes; you can attend to sensory analysis of truffles, which reveal the secrets with smell and sensory tests.
You will be covered by the scent and taste in the suggestion of a unique place. According to the days of Your stay, we will give you directions on the calendar of events of the fair and other useful information to enjoy this gastronomic experience.

If your arrival is scheduled in periods outside the show, for the afternoon  we suggest a route to discover food and wines of this wonderful region, the Langhe, a jewel among the Ligurian coast and Turin, full of  castles, villages and beautiful scenery to discover and appreciate and a great Barolo wine tasting in one of the best cellars of the area or a visit to the WiMu, the Wine Museum of Barolo.