Black Winter Truffle
(Tuber Melanosporum Vitt)
Other Name: Black Perigord Truffle, Black Norcia TruffleFact: The black diamond of gastronomy, it has a deep strong fragrance and is certainly the most aromatic among black truffle varieties. It has brown-black outer skin with dark flesh and white veins that darken with age Flavour: Earthy, pungent, hint of cocoa
Availability: November to March S hape and Size: Round and irregular shape
Storage: Refer to Guidline(Way to Preserve Truffle)
Suitable For: Appetizers, first courses dish, meat, fish, eggs, Carpaccio of ostrich meat, artisan bresaola, baked sea bream, garnished with parmesan and pine nuts.
Rarity during Harvest Season: Common