ALBA WHITE TRUFFLES

Names: White Winter Truffles, White Alba Truffles

Species: Magnatum Pico

Origin: Alba, Italy

Season: October to end of year.

The most prized and valued of all truffles! Aroma so pungent and garlick-y with hints of cheese and earth, that its undeniably intoxicating. Knobby with a smooth exterior and firm flesh that is from cream to chestnut colour with white marbling. Enjoy this white truffle purely raw atop simple dishes and complements wonderfully with butter. Cooking it will lose more aroma.

BLACK WINTER TRUFFLES

Names: Périgord Truffles, Pregiato Truffles, Black Diamonds

Species: Tuber Melanosporum

Origin: Spain

Season: Northern Hemisphere, end of November to March.

Intoxicating robust aroma of cognac, cocoa and sweet earth, with hints of diesel. Dark brown to black flesh at maturity. Contrasting white veins throughout. The flavour develops when used in warm dishes.

• 25g / 30g / 75g / 100g / 150g / 200g / 250g

 

NOTE:

  • MINIMUM ORDER: BLACK TRUFFLES - 50g min. (Toronto Delivery Zone) or 100g min. (GTA Delivery Zone).

  • Truffles are hand delivered fresh. The total number of pieces will vary.

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SEASONAL TRUFFLES

Black Winter Périgord Truffles - November to March and June to early September.

Black Summer Truffles - Late spring to September.

Burgundy Truffles - September - November

White Alba Truffles - November - January

Enjoy white truffles purely raw atop simple dishes and complements wonderfully with butter. Cooking it will lose more aroma.

Black Truffles are suitable to be incorporated into sauces, butter and layered into any dish. Earthy aromas will permeate throughout.