A sensory journey through the world of the black truffle

In the heart of Valladolid, in the village of Canalejas de Peñafiel, is RF Trufas, a passionate project led by Raquel De Dios De la Fuente. Together with her husband Fernando and her truffle dog Lucas, Raquel has turned her love for the land and tradition into a unique experience: growing, harvesting and selling fresh organic black truffles and organising truffle tourism days.

In October 2014, Raquel and Fernando decided to plant around 1,000 holm oaks, in an area of 2.5 hectares.

The black truffle: a gastronomic treasure

The fruit of this effort is the black truffle, an underground fungus with an intense aroma and unequalled flavour, considered one of the most appreciated ingredients in haute cuisine. At RF Trufas, the truffle is harvested with the help of Lucas, the truffle dog trained to detect this treasure hidden among the roots of the holm oaks.

“From the field to your plates”: Fresh organic truffles

Raquel offers fresh organic black truffle of the highest quality, under the slogan “from the field to your plates”. After seven years of waiting for the mycorrhizae to develop, a few years ago, they started a project that sought not only to cultivate a prized delicacy, but also to contribute to the local ecosystem and promote sustainable agricultural practices. From December to March, they market this exceptional truffle. Attention to detail and manual harvesting guarantee a unique and exquisite product.

Truffle tourism: A sensory experience

RF Truffles invites everyone to discover the exciting world of truffles through truffle tourism days. These two-hour visits offer a complete sensory experience:

• Informative talk: Raquel will explain about the plantation, the truffles, and Lucas, her truffle dog.
• Live demonstration: You will witness how Lucas detects the truffle with his magnificent sense of smell, while Fernando searches for it in the soil. You will discover the smells and sensations of this unique field.
• Tasting in a traditional cellar: You will enjoy a tasting of freshly harvested truffle along with products from other rural entrepreneurs in the area, in an underground cellar restored by RF Trufas.
• Gift: To remember this unforgettable experience, you will receive a handmade ceramic jar typical of Canalejas.

RF Truffles: A commitment to the land and tradition

Raquel and Fernando, together with Lucas, are the guardians of this gastronomic treasure. Their commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental conservation is reflected in every step of the process, from cultivation to sale and truffle tourism days.

If you want to enjoy the authentic flavour of the land and live a unique sensory experience, discover RF Truffles.