Napa Truffle Festival Truffles in California Wine Country? YES! {very soon} The demand for European black truffles, the most soughtafter truffles in the culinary world, far exceeds supply. Current black truffle production is almost exclusively in Europe— predominantly France, followed by Spain and Italy, with small amounts in Australia. But now, black truffles can be cultivated in select areas around the world; and Northern California, especially wine growing regions like Napa Valley, offer particularly suitable climates and soil, as well as the growers to make it happen. Clockwise from top left: Checking out the fresh truffles— Robert Chang (L) and Dr. Paul Thomas (R) with Chef Ken Frank in La Toque’s kitchen; slicing a truffle; Ca’Momi Pizzeria’s one-day-only truffle pizza from last year’s Marketplace; buying fresh truffles at the festival marketplace 22 www.nAPAVA L L E Y L I F Emagaz ine.com Photo by Fabiola Rosas
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