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Truffle Hunting, Cooking and Wine Tasting Weekend in Le Marche in the beautiful Sibillini Mountains
Come and experience a wonderful weekend in the Italian mountains Truffle hunting, cooking, eating and wine tasting. Youre itinerary will be as follows:
Friday - Arrive, Get Settled, and Get Tasting Truffles!
Arrive at either Ancona Airport or Foligno Railway Station where you will be met and driven to your accommodation, a picturesque agriturismo located in beautiful countryside just outside the histporic town of Colmurano. All the guest bedrooms are en suite, spacious and beautifully appointed. Your hostess for the weekend, Monica Santoleri will meet you at the hotel for a welcome drink before you adjourn to Monica’s restaurant Terra Nostra in the medieval hill town of San Ginesio. There a short introductory talk on the truffles of the region will be followed by a cookery lesson.
Experienced chef, Monica is passionate about her subject and will help you prepare a meal showcasing the truffles of the season. You will learn tips on how best to store, prepare and use fresh truffles. Dinner of your culinary creations will follow!
Saturday - Truffle hunting, gourmet lunch, tutored wine tasting and degustazione evening dinner.
An organic breakfast at the agriturismo Hotel will be followed by a two hour excursion into the beautiful Sibillini Mountain National Park. There you will accompany our truffle hunter Nando and his dogs as they search for the elusive fungi.
Monica, will accompany you to answer any questions and provide information on what you are observing and also the fauna and flora (particularly the edible ones!) of the area. She will also be able to translate any questions you may have for Nando.
A light lunch featuring the food of the mountains will follow before you return to your accommodation for a well earned rest!
In the afternoon there will be the opportunity to sample Truffle Hunter truffle products in the agriturismo Hotel dining room and learn about how these products are made and used both on their own and as a compliment to fresh truffles. Monica will be on hand to lead the tasting and demonstrate their use in a number of simple dishes. Recipe cards will be provided for all recipes demonstrated.
In the early evening you will reconvene in the dining room for a tutored wine tasting of a selection of the red and white doc and docg wines of the Marche region. No Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon on the menu here ! We are talking Verdicchio, Pecorino, Passerina, Ribona, Vernaccia, Bianchello, Lacrima, Montepulciano and Sangiovese ! Led by our professional sommelier Domenico, you will sample some of the unique and fascinating varietals native to this beautiful terrain. These wines are made from a combination of ancient grapes and modern winemaking techniques.
The wine tasting will be followed by a transfer to local restaurant Le Logge in the beautiful hill town of Urbisaglia. Situated on the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Urbs Salvia this town is full of atmospheric charm and makes a fantastic setting for our celebration degustazione dinner showcasing the wonderful food of the Sibillini and most especially the inimitable truffle! Again, this dinner will be accompanied by some of Marche's top wines.
Sunday - Departure day.
Breakfast at the agriturismo is followed by a return journey to the the airport or station.
To find out more please visit our website using the links above or below.
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