WHERE IT IS FOUND
Black Truffle is mainly found in the winter mainly under oaks, hazels, and black hornbeams. It is considered by many chefs as a “diamond at the table” and, thanks to its lower cost compared to the white truffle; it is used by many kitchens all over the world.
APPEARANCE
It has a round and rounded shape, the gleba is black or red and is furrowed by very ramified veins. The peridium has pyramidal warts of the size of 2-5 millimeters, they are gray with ferruginous reddish shades.It grows in association with broadleaved species, it can be found in the hilly environment in particular of sedimentary and well-drained soils. This type of truffle generally lives in symbiosis with plants such as oak, holm oak, hazel, and black hornbeam.
FLAVOR
Winter Truffles present an intense earthy aroma. They are sweet, oaky and nutty, with a rich but delicate flavor that enriches the other ingredients without overpowering them. While Winter Truffles contain the earthiness and musky flavor that characterize some popular above ground mushrooms, the sensation you get when eating them will give you a totally different and superior experience.
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