MASTERS OF TRUFFLE

The taste of Nature

An episode from the series MASTERS OF SAVOURS

Synopsis

The truffle has grown from scented mushrooms to the highly coveted "black diamond" in just a few years. Indeed, it has made a remarkable and unprecedented ascension into the world of luxury and haute cuisine.

France and Italy occupy a dominant position in the truffle market, where prices keep breaking records year after year. But other countries are emerging, such as Spain or, more surprisingly, Oregon in the USA.

This film takes us around the world to understand the secrets of this precious tuber.