The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Manuel Blasco, inaugurated the Truffle Fair in Sarrión, emphasizing that the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) for the black truffle of Teruel is about to become a reality. Blasco highlighted that this European recognition represents «a source of pride for Aragón and for the entire truffle sector,» describing this achievement as a historical milestone for one of the region’s most emblematic products.
The PGI will be officially approved in the coming weeks by the European Commission, as indicated by Blasco. This achievement is the result of coordinated efforts from the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food of the Government of Aragón in collaboration with producers and entities from the sector. The recognition will formalize the authenticity and origin of the product, providing an additional guarantee against fraud and opening new market opportunities for the sector.
Aragón has established itself as the world’s largest producer of Tuber melanosporum, with Teruel indisputably leading. The region has more than 10,000 hectares planted and accounts for approximately 70% of the total production volume in the region. In 2023, the community exported black truffles worth 34.6 million euros, with main destinations in France (28%), Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Truffle cultivation is a decisive engine for employment and rural development in regions such as Gúdar-Javalambre, Maestrazgo, and Jiloca. The sector generates economic activity in nurseries, associated services, dog training, gastronomic tourism, and agro-food transformation, contributing to population stabilization and promoting sustainable land management models.
