## BLACK WINTER TRUFFLE – Second choice

$75.00–$1,299.00  
Price range: $75.00 through $1,299.00

### Description

The **Black Winter Truffle**, scientifically known as **Tuber melanosporum Vitt.**, is also referred to as the **Norcia truffle**, **Spoleto truffle**, or, for the French, **Périgord truffle**.

It has an irregular shape with polygonal warts on its surface. The color ranges from dark brown to black, taking on rusty hues when rubbed. The flesh, or _gleba_, is light-colored, releasing an intense, sweet, aromatic, and fruity scent.

This truffle grows in hilly and mountainous regions in symbiosis with **hazelnut trees, oaks, and downy oaks**. After the white truffle, it is considered one of the most prized truffles on the market and is a key ingredient in **international haute cuisine**. The areas where black truffles grow typically have sparse vegetation, and the ground beneath the trees is less grassy due to the action of the truffle’s mycelium.

The **Black Winter Truffle** (_Tuber melanosporum_) is the most widely cultivated black truffle species, achieving excellent production results. Over the years, cultivated truffle orchards have **far surpassed** natural truffle fields in yield while fully preserving the truffle’s exceptional **organoleptic properties**.

**Abruzzo** is recognized as one of the leading regions in Italy for the cultivation of **Black Winter Truffles**.

- **Harvesting period:** From **November 15 to March 15**.

#### **NOTE:**

Truffles are sold **brushed but unwashed** to ensure longer preservation.

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### **STORAGE**

Truffles are highly delicate ingredients. They should be stored in a **cool place** for a short period ( **maximum 7-10 days**), wrapped in **breathable gauze** and sealed in a **glass jar**.

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### **BEFORE CONSUMPTION**

Before consuming the truffle, ensure it is completely clean of all soil residues. **Rinse it gently** and use a **semi-soft bristle brush** or a small brush to remove any remaining dirt.

## Additional information

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The **Tuber melanosporum Vitt.** is one of the most prized black truffles, known for its **rich, intense aroma and exceptional flavor**.

**Second Choice** refers to **whole truffles** weighing between **5 g (0.18 oz) and 14 g (0.49 oz)**. These truffles may have **more pronounced surface irregularities and scratches** compared to **First Choice**, but **their intrinsic quality remains unchanged**.

### Weight

0.05 kg

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