Telluride Truffle

Telluride Truffle is a handmade chocolate shop that Patty Denny started in 1997 in Telluride's box canyon. The truffles are made with Belgian chocolate, organic whole cream and fine liquors, without waxes or preservatives, so they keep for about a month. The shop also offers a Colorado-made "fourteener" box, seasonal holiday assortments, and truffle gift boxes you can build yourself.

The company ships orders, with special handling for warmer climates, and takes custom orders for weddings and events, including custom flavors, ribbons and notes. Its Telluride shop is on East Colorado Avenue, and there are also Denver-area locations. The business's own website lists a Pine Street address, so call ahead or check the website to confirm where to find the Telluride shop.