Trufa de Teruel
Internationally renowned for its exceptional quality and intense aromatic profile, Teruel black truffle is one of Aragón’s most exclusive gastronomic products. The province’s unique climatic and geological conditions, together with the decades of expertise accumulated by Teruel’s truffle growers, result in a truffle of outstanding quality, highly prized by chefs and consumers around the world.
The European recognition as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) guarantees the product’s origin, traceability, and compliance with a strict set of specifications that certifies its authenticity.
Geographic area
The PGI production area covers the entire province of Teruel, where every stage of the process takes place: cultivation, harvesting, preservation, grading, and packaging.
The region’s natural conditions—including high altitudes, calcareous and stony soils, and a continental Mediterranean climate with cold winters and dry summers—provide the ideal environment for the cultivation of black truffle.
Regions
Production extends across the entire province of Teruel, with the highest concentrations found in the following regions: * Gúdar-Javalambre * Maestrazgo * Comunidad de Teruel * Sierra de Albarracín * Matarraña Teruel is home to the largest area dedicated to black truffle cultivation in the world and is Spain’s leading black truffle-producing region.
Season
Harvesting usually takes place between 15 November and 15 March, the period during which the truffle reaches its optimum stage of ripeness and fully develops its distinctive aroma.
Fresh black truffle of varying sizes, marketed either whole or in pieces, and classified into Extra, First, and Small categories according to its appearance and weight. Its quality is determined by its level of ripeness, firmness, freedom from mould, and its distinctive aroma.
Teruel Black Truffle is an underground fungus of the species Tuber melanosporum Vitt., which grows in symbiosis with the roots of forest tree species such as holm oak, Portuguese oak, kermes oak, and hazel.
Harvesting is carried out using traditional methods with specially trained dogs, which locate ripe truffles without damaging the soil or the fungal mycelium, ensuring the sustainability of the cultivation process.
Once harvested, the truffles are refrigerated and packaged within the province of Teruel to preserve their organoleptic qualities and ensure maximum freshness until they reach the consumer.
Teruel Black Truffle is an underground fungus of the species Tuber melanosporum Vitt., which grows in natural symbiosis with the roots of forest trees such as holm oak, Portuguese oak, kermes oak, and hazel.
The truffles are traditionally harvested using specially trained dogs, which are able to locate ripe specimens without disturbing the soil or damaging the mycelium, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the cultivation process.
After harvesting, the truffles are carefully refrigerated and packaged within the province of Teruel to preserve their exceptional organoleptic qualities and guarantee maximum freshness until they reach consumers.
Consejo Regulador provisional IGP “Trufa negra de Teruel”
Calle Molino, 8, 2ª planta. 44460 Sarrión (Teruel)
Teléfonos fijo y móvil: (+34) 978 781 069 / 648 909 241
Correo electrónico: isabel@trufadeteruel.com
Fresh black truffle of varying sizes, marketed either whole or in pieces, and classified into Extra, First, and Small categories according to its appearance and weight. Its quality is determined by its level of ripeness, firmness, freedom from mould, and its distinctive aroma.
Teruel Black Truffle is an underground fungus of the species Tuber melanosporum Vitt., which grows in natural symbiosis with the roots of forest trees such as holm oak, Portuguese oak, kermes oak, and hazel.
The truffles are traditionally harvested using specially trained dogs, which are able to locate ripe specimens without disturbing the soil or damaging the mycelium, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the cultivation process.
After harvesting, the truffles are carefully refrigerated and packaged within the province of Teruel to preserve their exceptional organoleptic qualities and guarantee maximum freshness until they reach consumers.
Consejo Regulador provisional IGP “Trufa negra de Teruel”
Calle Molino, 8, 2ª planta. 44460 Sarrión (Teruel)
Teléfonos fijo y móvil: (+34) 978 781 069 / 648 909 241
Correo electrónico: isabel@trufadeteruel.com
General characteristics
Teruel Black Truffle is distinguished by:
- An intense, elegant, and highly complex aroma.
- Outstanding gastronomic quality.
- A firm, compact texture.
- Dark brown to black flesh (gleba) crossed by fine white veins.
- A black exterior with its characteristic wart-like surface.
- A fresh, healthy product harvested at its optimum stage of ripeness.
Its distinctive aromatic profile features notes of:
- Black olive
- Blue cheese
- Light sulphurous nuances
These are complemented by subtle hints of mushroom, butter, boiled potato, leather, nuts, and hay, making Teruel Black Truffle a highly prized ingredient in fine dining and haute cuisine.