Every winter, Graus becomes the heart of the Aragonese truffle world. Amidst the murmur of the market and the unmistakable aroma of the forest, the Graus Fresh Truffle Market reopens its doors for the 2025-2026 season , solidifying its position as an essential meeting point for truffle hunters, gourmets, restaurateurs, and lovers of the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) .
Organized by theAssociation of Truffle Growers and Harvesters of Aragon , this historic market, considered the oldest in Spain , has been offering a unique experience around the sale, tasting and culture of the black truffle since 1947.
A calendar that marks the truffle season
The Graus Fresh Truffle Market is held every Saturday from December to March , coinciding with the optimal season for the maturation of the black truffle , which we explain in depth in our article The natural cycle of the black truffle and its optimal point of maturation .
Throughout these months, visitors can purchase top-quality fresh black truffles, meet local producers, and enjoy truffle tapas created by participating restaurants, who each weekend reinterpret the black truffle with creativity and respect for the product.
đź“… Dates for the Graus Fresh Truffle Market 2025-2026
December 2025
- December 6: Brutal Gastrobar Restaurant
- December 13: Restaurant to be confirmed
- December 20th: Restaurant to be confirmed
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December 27: Els Cremalls Restaurant
January 2026
- January 3rd: Restaurant to be confirmed
- January 10: Restaurant to be confirmed
- January 17: Association of Longaniza Manufacturers of Graus
- January 24: Cacao Restaurant
- January 31: Restaurant to be confirmed
February 2026
- February 7: Restaurant to be confirmed
- February 14: Restaurant to be confirmed
- February 21: Cacao Restaurant
- February 28: Benabarre Restaurant
March 2026
- March 7: Chef Carlos Durán
- March 14: Restaurant to be confirmed
Each day combines retail sales of fresh black truffles with tastings, gourmet tapas, and the opportunity to chat directly with truffle growers and chefs.
A product rated by excellence
At the Graus Truffle Market, the black truffle is classified according to criteria of quality, shape, aroma and maturity, always guaranteeing the authenticity of the product.
- Extra Category: whole, mature and superior quality truffles, with a minimum weight of 20g.
- Category I: good quality truffles, with firm flesh and a weight greater than 10 g.
- Category II: smaller truffles (from 5 g), but which maintain the essential characteristics of maturity and aroma.
This classification system guarantees the buyer a fresh, natural product with the seal of the black truffle of Aragon , one of the most valued internationally for its aromatic intensity and deep flavor.
If you want to learn more about how to choose and properly preserve your truffle, we recommend our article "How to Preserve Fresh Black Truffles at Home ," where we explain the best techniques to keep their aroma intact.
A market with more than 75 years of history
The Graus Truffle Market has a history as rich as its aroma. Its origins date back to 1947 , when JoaquĂn Vilas and the Mur brothers, from La Puebla de Fantova, began buying truffles from local residents, recognizing their gastronomic and economic value.
In those early years, the market was held at the Hotel Lleida in Graus , coinciding with the weekly Monday market, authorized in 1588 by King Philip II. During the decades from 1947 to 1975, the so-called "Golden Years of the Black Truffle in Graus" were experienced , a period of splendor in which collectors, buyers and canneries gave life to a trade that even went so far as to export truffles to France.
The negotiations began on Monday afternoons and stretched into the early hours of Tuesday morning, in an atmosphere where secrecy and discretion were essential to the business. No one wanted to reveal the origin of their best truffle orchards.
Over time, the tradition evolved. In the late 1980s and 1990s, modern truffle cultivation began to take shape with the introduction of plants mycorrhized with Tuber melanosporum , and in 2007 the market moved to its current location in the Graus Cultural Center , where it is held every Saturday during the winter.
Today, this event continues to be a tribute to that truffle heritage, which you can learn more about on our website.
The black truffle of Aragon: gastronomic pride
The market is not just a place to buy and sell, but a showcase for the black truffle of Aragon , one of the most coveted products in haute cuisine. Every season, Graus attracts visitors from all over Spain—and increasingly from abroad—who seek to experience the unmistakable aroma of the truffle at its perfect point of ripeness.
At Sentidos Truferos , we celebrate this occasion as the most authentic reflection of the connection between the land, time, and gastronomy. The black truffle is not only bought or tasted: it is contemplated, smelled, and heard. It is the result of a natural cycle that culminates underground and blossoms in the finest dishes.
To discover how to enjoy it at home, visit our recipes with black truffle , where you will find everything from traditional options like truffled eggs to creative preparations like Iberian ham croquettes with black truffle .
And if you want to take the experience to the next level, don't miss our guide to pairing wine with black truffle .
A space to learn, enjoy and share
The Graus Truffle Market is not only a commercial meeting point, but also a space for disseminating and promoting Aragonese truffle cultivation . Producers, chefs, and visitors who want to learn firsthand how black truffles are harvested, selected, and used in haute cuisine come together here .
During the sessions, attendees can:
- Buy fresh black truffles certified by category and origin.
- Enjoy tapas prepared by local restaurants.
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Participate in talks and culinary demonstrations.
Discover the secrets of the III National Truffle Dog Competition Villa de Graus , which will be held on the same days as the VI Graus Truffle Fair .
A must-see event of winter
From December 6, 2025, to March 14, 2026 , Graus will once again be synonymous with aroma, flavor, and tradition. The Graus Black Truffle Fair and Market not only keep alive one of Aragon's oldest culinary traditions but also showcase the excellence of a unique product to the world: the black truffle of Aragon .
If you want to experience the season from the inside, join us on this journey through history and flavor. Because in Graus, truffles aren't just hunted for… they're celebrated .
