The winter black truffle is a prized delicacy that has been enjoyed for centuries. It’s known by many names, such as the «Périgord Truffle» or «The Black Diamond of Provence.» This mushroom grows mainly in Italy, Spain, and France where it lives under the shade of oaks, hazelnut, chestnut elm, and poplar trees. They are typically harvested from November to March with peak production around January and February.

 The winter black truffle is actually more greyish with a hint of amber and black on the outside, with white spidery veins on the inside that indicate maturity (the summer variety will be of a more brownish color, but are the same size).

The Winter Black Truffle is highly sought after for its earthy, subtle aroma, and a taste once described as mixture of “earthy heaven”.