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A trifulau and a trained hunting dog searching for white truffles among oak trees in the Langhe hills near Alba, Italy

Food & wine Updated 10 August 2026

Alba White Truffle Season: Truffle Hunting in Piedmont

When the white truffle season runs in Alba, how a real truffle hunt with a dog and a trifulau actually works, and how to build a Piedmont trip around it.

Rolling vineyards and cypress trees on a Tuscan hillside along the Chianti wine road in Italy

Food & wine Updated 3 June 2026

The Chianti Wine Road: Driving the SR222 Through Tuscany

A guide to the Chianti wine road: the best wineries and tastings, how to drive the scenic SR222 between Florence and Siena, and where to base yourself for a Tuscan wine trip.