US: Oregon’s tremendous truffle pairings

Published Apr 4, 2024

Tridge summary

Oregon's Willamette Valley is gaining recognition as a prime destination for truffle and wine enthusiasts, rivaling famous regions like Piedmont and Périgord. The area's native truffles, including Oregon winter white, spring white, black, and brown varieties, thrive in its damp weather and Douglas fir forests, fetching US$30-$50 per ounce. These truffles are central to local culinary experiences, particularly from January through March, with events like the Oregon Truffle Festival showcasing their appeal. Local chefs and winemakers, such as those from Subterra Restaurant and Bells Up Winery, are creating unique pairings of these truffles with Willamette Valley wines, especially Pinot Noir, to highlight their flavors and aromas. Dishes like truffled deviled eggs, double fried truffle fries, mushroom paté, truffle risotto, and black truffle ice cream are expertly paired with wines, including Chardonnay, to celebrate the region's terroir and culinary excellence.

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Original content

Piedmont and Périgord may top gourmands’ list when it comes to pairing wine with truffles, but Oregon’s Willamette Valley is catching up fast. Just like wine, truffles reflect their terroir. Oregon truffles specifically love damp weather and unlike other truffle species, they only grow wild in forests, upon the roots of Douglas fir trees. “Truffles, much like our wines, are all about where they come from,” says chef Javier Santos, owner of Subterra Restaurant in Newberg, Oregon. “I have discovered truffles with unique aromas and flavours, depending on the area where they were foraged.” Oregon currently counts four types of native truffles. These include Oregon winter white, Oregon spring white, Oregon black, and the elusive Oregon brown truffle. Average prices fall between US$30-$50 per ounce (28g). By contrast, white Italian Alba truffles fetch several hundred US dollars for the same amount. Peak Oregon truffle season runs from January through March. During this time, fungi fans ...

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