Perigord Black Truffles

Perigord Truffles, or Black Winter Truffles, are the most desirable variety of truffles from France. These Perigord Truffles belong to the Aquitaine gourmet products renowned worldwide such as the traditional Aquitaine Foie Gras. This special variety of mushrooms typical from the South of France has a very distinctive, fancy taste that can complement many local dishes and Grand Chefs’ recipes.

Generally speaking, in France, truffles used to be detected by pigs that have been especially trained to find these rare mushrooms but dogs more commonly used nowadays. In Perigord and the other neighbouring regions of France, they like to mention another intriguing – yet funny – method of finding truffles: observing where the “truffle fly” lays its eggs. It is believed that these flies choose only the finest truffle in which to do this! Considering such particularities, Perigord Black Truffles are known as a luxury French product sometimes called “black diamonds” and especially appreciated by foodies.

For black winter truffles - known as Perigord Truffles, the growing period is from November to March, but benefiting from a long growing season, this French variety of truffle can be enjoyed almost throughout the year. That is why these special mushrooms typical from the South-West regions of France are now the best known and most widely used variety of truffle.