The umbrian truffle
Choosing the right truffle product
Truffle can be used in different ways, depending on the season, the dish and the result you want in the kitchen.
Fresh truffles are best when you want the aroma and texture of a whole truffle shaved at the table. Preserved truffles, sauces, creams, oils and condiments give you more flexibility when fresh truffle is not available or when you need a quicker option.
Knowing the difference helps you choose the right product before you start cooking.
Fresh seasonal truffles
Fresh truffles are available only during their natural harvesting season. White truffle, black winter truffle, summer truffle, uncinato truffle and bianchetto truffle each bring a different aroma, intensity and use in the kitchen.
White truffle is prized for its intense aroma and is usually served raw. Black winter truffle has more depth and works well in richer recipes. Summer truffle, also known as scorzone, is milder and suits simple dishes. Uncinato has a stronger aroma than summer truffle, while bianchetto has a sharper and more distinctive character.
Fresh truffles depend on seasonal availability, daily quotations and dedicated shipping. Availability can change during the year.
Preserved truffles
Preserved truffles let you enjoy truffle beyond the fresh harvesting season.
Whole, sliced or ground, they add truffle flavour to pasta, risotto, eggs, crostini and everyday recipes without the short shelf life of fresh truffles.
They are a practical choice when you want to keep truffle ready in your pantry.
Truffle sauces, creams and speciality products
Truffle sauce and creams are easy to use and work well in many recipes.
You can add them to toasted bread, pasta, risotto, meat, cheese and warm dishes, usually near the end of preparation.
They are often the easiest way to bring truffle into everyday cooking.
Truffle oils and condiments
Truffle oils and condiments add a final aromatic note just before serving.
They work well with bruschetta, soups, eggs, pasta and simple dishes where a small amount is enough.
Use them when you want a clear truffle aroma without changing the balance of the recipe.
Which truffle product should you choose?
Choose fresh seasonal truffles when you want to shave or grate truffle at the last moment.
Choose preserved truffles when you want truffle available throughout the year.
Choose sauces and creams when you need a practical product for pasta, crostini, risotto or warm dishes.
Choose oils and condiments when you want to finish a dish with a measured aromatic note.
The right choice starts with the dish you want to prepare.
Once you know the dish, choosing the right truffle product becomes much simpler.
SUMMER TRUFFLE FRESH - TUBER A...
Also known as Scorzone, Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum Vitt.) is an underground-growing truffle harvested close to the surface of the soil. The harves...
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WHITE TRUFFLE
White Truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico) is an underground-growing truffle that can be found at considerable depths, up to approximately 80 cm. The harvest...
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BLACK WINTER TRUFFLE
Black Winter Truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.), also known as Norcia Black Truffle or Spoleto Black Truffle, is an underground-growing truffle harves...
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BURGUNDY OR FRAGNO TRUFFLE
Burgundy Truffle (Tuber uncinatum Chatin) is an underground-growing truffle harvested close to the surface of the soil. The harvesting season generall...
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WHITISH OR MARZUOLO TRUFFLE
Bianchetto Truffle, also known as Marzuolo Truffle (Tuber albidum Pico or Tuber borchii Vitt.), is an underground-growing truffle harvested in Italy, ...
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