{"title":"Istria: Truffle Huntings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"istria-a-truffle-hunt-with-traditional-tasting","title":"Istria: A Truffle Hunt with Traditional Tasting","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep in the Mirna River valley, we step beneath the trees of the Motovun Forest in search of one of Istria’s most treasured ingredients. Accompanied by experienced local hunters and specially trained dogs, this is an intimate introduction to a tradition shaped by the forest, the seasons and generations of local knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInto the Motovun Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe begin on foot, following the dogs into the forest as they search for truffles hidden beneath the earth. Along the way, we learn about the natural habitat of both white and black truffles, how they develop underground and the careful techniques used to uncover them without damaging the surrounding roots and landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunting Alongside the Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guided hunt itself lasts around forty-five minutes. Rather than simply watching, we experience the search alongside licensed truffle hunters and their trained dogs, discovering how generations of local knowledge continue to shape this distinctive Istrian craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Taste of Istria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter leaving the forest, the experience continues with local truffle flavours. Depending on the selected experience, tastings can include freshly prepared truffle dishes and delicacies alongside local cheese, olive oil and Istrian wine—a fitting conclusion to a morning spent discovering where these ingredients begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided truffle hunt in the Motovun Forest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensed local truffle hunters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially trained truffle dogs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Istrian truffle traditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into white and black truffles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome refreshment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunity to taste local truffle delicacies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more private experience, a tailored version can also be arranged. This allows us to personalise the walking route, duration and style of tasting, with a richer tasting that can include traditional truffle frittata, truffle delicacies, olive oil, Istrian wine and homemade brandies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a quiet excitement to following a dog through the forest, waiting for the moment it catches the scent of something hidden beneath the earth. Here, truffles become more than an ingredient—they offer a way into Istria’s landscape, family traditions and deeply rooted food culture, ending around the table with the flavours discovered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55490236842326,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026_04_15_12PM.png?v=1790324153"},{"product_id":"istria-a-family-truffle-experience-with-brunch","title":"Istria: A Family Truffle Experience with Brunch","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the hills around Buzet, truffles are part of everyday life rather than simply a delicacy. Here, we are welcomed into a family tradition spanning three generations, combining the excitement of searching with trained dogs with a generous introduction to the flavours, stories and culinary culture surrounding Istria’s most prized ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Forest to Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than beginning immediately with the hunt, the experience introduces us to truffles through food. We gather for a tasting and truffle brunch, discovering different preparations while learning how white and black truffles are found, preserved and used in traditional Istrian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Family’s Truffle Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then head outdoors with experienced truffle hunters and their trained dogs. As we follow them through the countryside, we see how closely the hunt depends on the connection between dog, hunter and landscape. When a dog catches a scent, the search becomes wonderfully hands-on as attention turns to the earth beneath our feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Generations of Truffle Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this experience distinctive is the family behind it. Truffle hunting has passed through three generations, and the visit offers a glimpse into the knowledge and traditions built around it. 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Guests can also discover their dedicated truffle museum, which explores the history and culture surrounding this remarkable ingredient through stories, objects and sensory elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as much a meeting with an Istrian family as it is a search for truffles. 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