Perigord Truffles

Whole Black Truffles or Black Perigord Truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are named for the Perigord region in France and grow exclusively with oak. Specimens of Whole Black Truffles can be found in late autumn and winter, reaching 7cm in diameter and weighing up to 100g. This is the truffle that we cultivate.

Production of Whole Black Truffles in Australia & Abroad

Production of these Whole Black Truffles is almost exclusively European, with France accounting for 45%, Spain 35%, Italy 20%, and small amounts from Slovenia and Croatia.

In 1900, France produced around 1,000 metric tonnes (1,100 short tons) of Whole Black Truffles. Production has considerably diminished in the past century. It is presently around 20 metric tonnes (22 short tons) per year, with peaks at 46 metric tonnes (50 short tons) in the best years. 80% of French production comes from southeast France: upper-Provence (departements of Vaucluse and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), part of Dauphine (departement of Drôme), and part of Languedoc (departement of Gard); 20% of the production comes from southwest France: Quercy (departement of Lot) and Perigord.

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Perigord Truffles Market

The largest market for Perigord Truffles in France (and probably the world) is at Richerenches in Vaucluse. The largest truffle market in southwest France is at Lalbenque in Quercy. These markets are busiest in the month of January when the Perigord Truffles have their highest perfume. Perigord Truffles on these markets sell between A$2500 and A$3200 per kilogram, depending on the quantity and quality of the harvest.

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