Black Winter Truffles (Tuber melanosporum)
Description: Tuber melanosporum, known as the black winter truffle or Périgord truffle, is one of the most prized and sought-after truffles in the world. It has an intense aroma with hints of cocoa and spices, and a complex, lingering flavor. The skin is black and warty, while the flesh is dark with fine white veins.
Pairings: It is perfect for elevating haute cuisine dishes like buttered tagliolini, truffle risotto, or on beef filet. It pairs magnificently with eggs, foie gras, and pâté, as well as with aged cheeses and polenta. Adding black truffle to a cheese fondue or mashed potatoes takes the dish to extraordinary levels.
Description: Tuber melanosporum, known as the black winter truffle or Périgord truffle, is one of the most prized and sought-after truffles in the world. It has an intense aroma with hints of cocoa and spices, and a complex, lingering flavor. The skin is black and warty, while the flesh is dark with fine white veins.
Pairings: It is perfect for elevating haute cuisine dishes like buttered tagliolini, truffle risotto, or on beef filet. It pairs magnificently with eggs, foie gras, and pâté, as well as with aged cheeses and polenta. Adding black truffle to a cheese fondue or mashed potatoes takes the dish to extraordinary levels.
Description: Tuber melanosporum, known as the black winter truffle or Périgord truffle, is one of the most prized and sought-after truffles in the world. It has an intense aroma with hints of cocoa and spices, and a complex, lingering flavor. The skin is black and warty, while the flesh is dark with fine white veins.
Pairings: It is perfect for elevating haute cuisine dishes like buttered tagliolini, truffle risotto, or on beef filet. It pairs magnificently with eggs, foie gras, and pâté, as well as with aged cheeses and polenta. Adding black truffle to a cheese fondue or mashed potatoes takes the dish to extraordinary levels.