- Perigord Black Truffle (Melanosporum), FreshFrom £42.00The Essence of Perigord Black Truffle (Melanosporum)! The Perigord black truffle, scientifically known as Tuber Melanosporum, stands as an unrivalled epitome of gastronomic indulgence. Renowned for its robust flavour and enchanting aroma, this coveted truffle variety has a much stronger flavour tha...
- Perigord Truffle Gift SetFrom £81.95Luxurious Flavours of Perigord with Our Exquisite Truffle Gift Set! The Perigord black truffle (tuber melanosporum) has a much stronger flavour than the autumn and summer black truffle varieties. Highly prized for its strong aroma and wonderful taste, the Perigord black can be cooked without losing...
- Alba White Truffle, (Magnatum Pico), FreshFrom £65.00Introducing the Alba White Truffle: A Culinary Marvel! The arrival of the Alba white truffles (tuber magnatum pico) is one of the most important times of the year in the culinary calendar. It's the time when chefs, food connoisseurs and gourmands eagerly anticipate the arrival of this exceptional i...
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- Autumn Black Truffle, (Tuber Uncinatum), FreshDiscover the Exquisite Autumn Black Truffle (Tuber Uncinatum)! Embark on a sensory journey with the Autumn Black Truffle, renowned for its delicate yet distinct aroma and taste with warm hints of hazelnut, offering a luxurious and earthy taste that elevates any dish to extraordinary heights. Each b...Out of stock
- Summer Truffle, FreshBlack Summer Truffles: A Seasonal Delight with Restaurant-Quality Flair! Black summer truffles are a culinary treasure that shines during the warmer months, offering a more accessible and affordable alternative to their luxurious winter counterparts. With their delicate aroma and mild flavour, thes...Out of Season
- Honey Truffle, FreshThe honey truffle is a rare and unusual variety that is quite different to the more familiar black and alba white truffles. The crisp, white flesh is beautiful shaved over desserts and lends a surprisingly sweet flavour to dishes. The saccharine quality makes it a wonderful way to add depth and laye...Out of stock
- Spring White Truffle (Tuber Albidium Pico), FreshThe spring white truffle has a very delicate taste. The aroma varies from very strong to medium and the size is generally smaller than winter truffles. The marbling inside has strong white veins with a brown centre, and the outside colour varies from creamy beige to a russet brown. Flown in from Nor...Out of stock
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- Spring White Truffle Gift SetThis is the perfect gift set to buy a truffle lover! The spring white truffle has a very delicate taste. The aroma varies from very strong to medium and the size is generally smaller than winter truffles. The marbling inside has strong white veins with a brown centre, and the outside colour varie...Out of stock
- Autumn Truffle Gift SetIntroducing Our Autumn Truffle Gift Set! Experience the exquisite flavours of the season with our Autumn Truffle Gift Set! Autumn black truffles are a seasonal delight that will elevate your culinary adventures to new heights. We've carefully designed this gift set to ensure you can savour the esse...Out of stock
Round, warty, and irregular in shape, what fresh wild truffles lack in appearance, they more than make up for in taste. Pungent white truffles and more subtle black truffles can be shaved raw onto salads, pasta or eggs or they can be added to meat, poultry, pâtés and stuffing for deep, aromatic flavour.
Freshness is key to the unique truffle experience
The wonders of truffles are best enjoyed fresh; shortly after they have been harvested. They are collected seasonally, usually using trained dogs or pigs. Because of their flavour and rarity, chefs have treasured them for centuries.
The seasonal splendors of truffles
The Alba white truffle (tuber magnatum pico) is an object of desire for gourmands. It comes from Italy's Piedmont region and is harvested only between October and December.
To mark the start of spring we fly in the albidium pico white truffle from Northern Italy and Eastern Europe. It has a very delicate taste and an aroma that varies from very strong to medium.
The Perigord or black winter truffle, harvested from November through to March, has the strongest black truffle flavour, and is very highly regarded. We fly in only the freshest truffles from Umbria, known in Italy as ‘il tartufo nero di Norcia’.
With a long season, black summer truffles are the most common and are available from May to September. They have a delicately mild fragrance and flavour, so we highly recommend them for truffle oil or truffle butter.
Black autumn truffles have a delicate aroma and hints of hazelnut and woodland flavours. In contrast, spring black truffles have a strong nose and intense nutty flavour. Try them with other spring delicacies like white asparagus or morels.
The garlic aroma of the rare Smooth Black Truffle (Tuber Macrosporum) is comparable to the fresh white truffle with a distinctive, pungent taste. Try shaving it over pasta, risotto or on toasted bread with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
For something quite different, the honey truffle is rare and unusual with crisp, white flesh. Its sweet flavour adds depth to ice creams, cakes or mousses. For a delicious savoury-sweet combination, try it with goat's cheese or goat's curd and honey.