TRUFFLE EXPERIENCES
The truffle was considered a delicacy going back to Roman times. To this day, this strange, unsightly tuber retains the title of the king of Istrian gastronomy.
Whether you are ready for a hunting adventure in the heart of the Motovun forest, or if a gourmet truffle tasting menu is more your style, no trip to Istria would be complete without experiencing the taste, the aroma and the majesty of the precious truffle ...
Curious to discover more? You may find this article quite eye opening!!
"The truth about Italy's white truffles" - BBC Travel, January 2018
Miro Tartufi Truffle Hunting & Tasting Experience
Experience a memorable truffle hunting adventure, deep in the Motovun forest. Your guide, Miro, will share his passion, his stories and his experience, as his well trained hunting dogs seek out His Majesty the precious Istrian truffle.
After all that exercise, Mirjana will invite you to relax and settle in for a diverse and mouthwatering tasting extravaganza! You are sure to leave both enriched and satiated, with first hand knowledge of this unique trade, and the wonderful flavour of fresh truffles lingering in your mouth! Reach out for pricing and special offers.
Tartufo Vero Experience
There are a wealth of restaurants in the region that offer truffle based menus. The very best carry the Tartufo Vero accreditation. There is nothing quite like walking into a Konoba (tavern) in the autumn months and being greeted with the intoxicating waft of white truffles! And that is before having them shaved liberally onto your dish of choice!
Gourmet tip: if you are lucky enough to discover semi-fredo con tartufo nero on a menu (yes, thats right, truffle dessert!), take the leap ... your tastebuds will thank you for the experience.