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The “Black Truffle Fine” (Tuber Melanosporum Vittadini) also called “Winter Black Truffle” or in the regional territorial context “Black Truffle Fine of Piedmont”, is probably the most well-known Truffle in International Cuisine.
The “Black Truffle Fine” has a globular shape with a brown-black rind and a reddish-black pulp, furrowed by light and thin veins, very branched.
The “Black Truffle Fine” is considered the most prized of the different variants of Black Truffle and has an exquisite flavor that is more evident after cooking. In Piedmont, the harvest takes place from December 15th to March 15th.
The “Black Truffle Fine” is also excellent raw, but is usually consumed after a short cooking and can be used as an ingredient in roasts or first courses and even with pizza.
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FRESH TRUFFLES – White Alba Truffle (Fresh Seasonal Truffle: from 1 October to 31 January), Autumn Black Truffle (Fresh Seasonal Truffle: from 1 October to 30 November) and Precious Black Truffle of Piedmont (Fresh Truffle Season: from 15 December to 15 March).
The Best Fresh Truffles in Piedmont (Seasonal Fresh Truffles) – Delicious Truffle Creams and Sauces (Truffles Preserved Year-Round) – Truffle Hunting or the Alba Truffle Tour (including Truffle Tasting and various services) …