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Truffle hunter Giulio Benuzzi and his Lagotto Romagnolo, Maga, at Hotel Savoy.
Tuscan Treasure Hunt Truffle lovers in Florence can now savor a forest-to-fork feast during a day with Hotel Savoy’s new truffle concierge. Participants depart Rocco Forte’s 80-room property on Piazza della Repubblica to meet professional truffle hunter Giulio Benuzzi at his home in the countryside, then strike out in the forest with his trusted dogs, Maga and Scott, to search for black and white gold buried at the feet of the oaks, pines, and elms. Prepare to unearth marzuolos (spring truffles) from January through April and black truffles from June through November. White truffles – those gourmet holy grails that command hundreds of dollars per ounce – are currently in season through December. Post-hunt, Benuzzi welcomes guests back in his home for a truffle-laced lunch or dinner with Tuscan wines. Doubles from $740, including breakfast daily and a $100 dining credit. Truffle hunting from $240 per person.
PASSPORT IS REPORTED BY: Joel Centano, Elaine Glusac, Janice Wald Henderson, and Bethanne Patrick
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