Shared Experience
You will be the host of Francesca's family in their own beautiful XVII-century villa
A guided truffle hunt near San Miniato with Francesca, followed by a traditional 3-course truffle lunch at her family's 17th-century farmhouse.
Hunt for rare truffles in the forest near San Miniato, then enjoy your treasures in a decadent meal. The program starts at Fattoria Collebrunacchi, where you'll meet Francesca, our truffle hunter.
Lunch includes truffle appetizers, pasta topped with shaved truffles (Tagliolini al Tartufo), and a dessert paired with Vin Santo wine. Francesca's farm also produces excellent red and white wines, available to taste and buy, along with quality truffles and truffle products.
This experience takes place in San Miniato, Tuscany, only a 45-minute drive from Florence. Rates do not include transportation: guests based in Florence can take the train from Santa Maria Novella (departure 9:53 a.m., arriving San Miniato-Fucecchio) and continue by taxi — a ride from the station to the farmhouse costs about €25 for up to 3 passengers. The train doesn't run on Sundays, so on that day the hunt takes place at Bagno a Ripoli instead. If you prefer not to drive, we can also book a car or minivan with a personal chauffeur.
The program starts at Fattoria Collebrunacchi, where you meet Francesca, our truffle hunter. Groups are always small, up to 12 attendees.
Francesca explains the tricks and secrets of truffle hunting and how she trained her dog, Cioco. The stroll in the forest is an easy walk, but requires regular mobility.
Back at Francesca's house for a 3-course lunch based on fresh truffles: truffle appetizers, Tagliolini al Tartufo, and dessert with Vin Santo, paired with the farm's own red and white wines.
San Miniato is a 45-minute drive from Florence. Rates don't include transportation — take the train from Santa Maria Novella (9:53 AM, arriving San Miniato-Fucecchio 10:33 AM) then a taxi (about €25 for up to 3, cash) to the farm. No Sunday trains — Sunday hunts move to Bagno a Ripoli (20 min from Florence). A private chauffeur can be booked instead for €250 (up to 3) / €300 (up to 8).
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Verified Guests
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“Matteo and the whole team looked after us wonderfully — a lovely day tasting truffles, olive oil, and wine in a beautiful, welcoming, family-run setting. They even made my birthday one I'll remember for a long time. Molte grazie!”
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“Dear Francesca, last season, the truffle hunt with Chocolat was a wonderful experience. I will never forget the wine and truffle dishes at the San Miniato villa, so I hope to visit again this year.”