November weekend: Truffles, Brunello, Chianti and Doc Orcia

3 occasions to taste great red and white truffles

PRIZED WHITE TRUFFLES IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY’S GREAT RED WINE COUNTRY

Forest truffle hunting with a professional hunter and dogs, alongside candlelit dinners featuring both traditional and creative dishes; enjoy Brunello and vintage Brut sparkling wine, a winery visit with tasting in Montalcino, a tour of the historic rooms at Fattoria del Colle, extra virgin olive oil tasting, and a cooking class. The atmosphere is informal yet—if desired—elegant, as a noble estate with 400 years of history knows how to blend simplicity with sophistication.

• October 30 – November 1: coinciding with the “Festa del Primo Olio” (New Oil Festival) in Montisi
• November 6–8: coinciding with the “Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Senesi” (White Truffle Market Fair) in San Giovanni d’Asso
• November 13–15: coinciding with the “Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco delle Crete Senesi” (White Truffle Market Fair) in San Giovanni d’Asso

COST AND WHAT IS INCLUDED

2 nights in a double room with en-suite bathroom: €216.00 per person

2 nights in a two- or three-bedroom apartment: €176.00 per person (daily cleaning not included)

Short weekend (1 night)

1 night in a double room with en-suite bathroom: €129.00 per person

1 night in a two- or three-bedroom apartment: €113.00 per person (daily cleaning not included)

• Aperitif featuring white truffle and Metodo Classico vintage Brut Rosé spumante
• Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom at Fattoria del Colle
• Buffet breakfast featuring homemade pastries, traditional local cold cuts and cheeses, coffee, milk, juices, and yogurt
• Truffle hunt with a truffle hunter and his dogs on the Fattoria del Colle premises
• Guided tour of Fattoria del Colle with a tasting of three wines; the tour includes the 16th-century villa, the Chapel of San Clemente, and the cellar, featuring the room designed to “teach you how to listen to the vineyards”

Exclusively for those arriving on Friday evening:

• Guided tour of the Casato Prime Donne winery in Montalcino, including a tasting of Brunello
• A brief cooking lesson on preparing Tagliolini with truffles
• Tasting of 2025/26 extra virgin olive oil from various cultivars

WHAT TO BRING

For the truffle hunt, you will need rubber boots or rain boots and a hooded windbreaker.

There is no specific dress code for the other scheduled activities; comfortable, warm clothing is sufficient—especially for the evening. Tuscan elegance is informal.

THE LOCATION: FATTORIA DEL COLLE

Fattoria del Colle was built in 1592 by the ancestors of the current owner and resembles a small hamlet that has remained miraculously intact over the centuries. Surrounding the villa and chapel are the former farmworkers’ cottages—now converted into guest rooms and apartments featuring antique furnishings and Wi-Fi—as well as a wine cellar, restaurant, banquet hall, cooking school, and a natural wellness area for rejuvenation through massages and wine baths. The estate is set amidst four parks, with olive groves and vineyards stretching out beyond, sloping down toward the breathtaking scenery of the Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi.

Located two and a half hours from Rome and Bologna, and one hour from Florence and Perugia; 18 km from the Valdichiana exit on the A1 motorway.

2026 WHITE TRUFFLE WEEKEND PROGRAM

FRIDAY

6:00 PM – Arrival at Fattoria del Colle and a welcome toast in the historic cellar. Tasting of four different types of 2025 extra virgin olive oil, including three single-varietal oils and one stored in antique terracotta jars. Guests will learn to distinguish the differences and enjoy bruschetta made with unsalted bread, garlic, olive oil, and salt. The toast will be a memorable one: a taste of the future 2022 Brunello, not yet on the market.

Check-in to accommodations.

8:00 PM – Dinner dedicated to Montalcino (available upon request for an additional fee), featuring traditional dishes from the land of Brunello such as Condito (a local salad), Pinci pasta with Tuscan sauce, and wild boar scottiglia stew (€43, excluding beverages).

SATURDAY

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast featuring homemade cakes and pastries, omelettes, cold cuts, and cheeses.

10:45 AM: Departure for Montalcino (using your own car).

11:30 AM: Visit to the Casato Prime Donne winery in Montalcino, including a tasting of Rosso, Brunello di Montalcino, and Riserva wines. The experience lasts about an hour and offers a look at the winemaking and barrel-aging areas, the organic Sangiovese vineyards, and various art installations—such as the “Brunello Vintage Stars,” the Modernacolo created for Carla Fendi, and a selfie frame. Commentary introduces visitors to the history of Montalcino and the secrets behind Brunello production; in the fermentation cellar, guests can experience the true spirit of the region.

We recommend an independent hike through the vineyards.

6:00 PM (Fattoria del Colle): A short cooking class on preparing Tagliolini with truffle.

7:30 PM (Fattoria del Colle – Villa Billiard Room): Aperitif featuring crostini with white truffles from the Crete Senesi and Spumante Brut Rosé Millesimato.

8:00 PM (Fattoria del Colle): Dinner (available upon request for €68.00, excluding drinks) featuring three traditional courses, including handmade Tagliolini with white truffle.

SUNDAY

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast featuring homemade cakes and pastries, fresh vegetable crudités with dipping sauce, frittatas, cold cuts, and cheeses.

9:00 AM: Departure on foot for a truffle hunt in the woods (boots or country footwear and a windbreaker are required).

11:00 AM: Guided tour of Fattoria del Colle with a tasting of 3 wines. Departure from the courtyard. The guided tour includes the villa’s historic rooms and the 16th-century kitchen; the Chapel of San Clemente (built in 1592); the Chianti and DOC Orcia cellar; the Orciaia (storage room where restored terracotta jars once again hold extra virgin olive oil); the vat room and the area dedicated to sparkling wine; and finally, the room that “teaches you to listen to the vineyards.” The itinerary also includes a tasting of 3 wines (Chianti Superiore DOCG, DOC Orcia Leone Rosso, and the Super Tuscan IGT Toscana “Il Drago e le 8 Colombe”).

1:00 PM: Optional brunch available upon request (for an additional fee), featuring a selection of cold cuts and pecorino cheeses from the Crete Senesi, and tagliatelle with “sugo bugiardo” sauce (€25).