San Miniato Truffle Hunting

Going truffle hunting has always been a dream of yours and now that you have a chance to visit San Miniato it is right up there on your list of things to do. San Miniato is a great destination for anyone who wants to go truffle hunting. You can find white truffles at certain times of the year, black during others as well as a couple of other varieties that you will love.
Truffle hunting is just what it sounds like – you don’t find them lying around all over the place. There are special areas in the region where they grow and you will need to know how to find them. It is a good idea to study a little on where and how to find truffles – there are indicators that tell you when you are getting close. If you don’t have the time to study don’t worry – you will get a guide who is very familiar with the region and he will be accompanies by a dog. Truffle sniffing dogs are trained right from when they are pups on how to hunt truffles. In the past people used pigs but they would sometimes eat these expensive and rare delicacies so they switched to dogs.
The best way to properly enjoy your trip is to book through a tour company – you will be put together with a small group that wants to hunt truffles at the same time. The benefit of going in a small tour group is that you will pay less for your trip to San Miniato, and of course you will enjoy the company of people from all around the world who share a similar interest.
Sapori Saperi can help you join a small tour group. They have excellent guides and dogs and your hunt will be rewarding. You can find out how to get in touch with them through their website, http://www.sapori-e-saperi.com/.