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Caring for the field and our dog companions in it: how to get a good black truffle
Each season, when the cold and moisture begin to seep into the soil, one of the most anticipated moments of the year arrives: the harvest of the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), which we have been caring for all year long. A process that, far from mechanization or intensive production, remains an art bound to nature, patience, and respect for the environment -one that connects us to our roots (quite literally)-.
On our estate, the search for truffles is a ritual we share with our truffle dogs, inseparable companions whom we personally train from puppies. They are the true protagonists of this story: patient, focused, and loyal, they roam the land with their noses to the ground until, with a subtle gesture, they signal that, just a few centimeters beneath the surface, our black jewel, the Tuber melanosporum, lies hidden. In this way, thanks to their exceptional sense of smell and the bond we build with them, we are able to locate mature truffles at the perfect moment, without damaging the soil or disturbing the ecosystem that makes them possible. But what truly makes our truffles special is their natural origin.
On our land, we use no fertilizers, pesticides, or poisons. We believe that the black truffle only reaches its full potential when it is allowed to grow in harmony with the forest, nourished by the perfect symbiosis between the tree, the soil, and time itself. In other words, we care for the environment so that the truffle has no choice but to grow in the best possible way: pure, wild, and authentic.
Once harvested, the black truffles are carefully cleaned by hand and selected one by one. There is no rush: we want each specimen to preserve its intense aroma and unmistakable texture. Only then can we guarantee that, when it reaches the table, the truffle tells its own story—the story of the forest, the damp earth, patience, and respect.
In a world where everything tends to accelerate, we continue to choose the opposite: calm, tradition, and authenticity. Because the black truffle is not manufactured; it is discovered. And only those who know and love their environment can recognize when nature decides to offer its best version.
