Your ultimate guide to

FRESH TRUFFLES

The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Truffles

Learn about the different seasonal varieties of fresh truffles (Black Truffles and White Truffles). You can learn how to look after and store your fresh truffles once they arrive, so that delicious enjoyment lasts even longer.

You can find out where our truffles come from, as well as how we inspect and grade, how we prepare, and how we select our Truffles to make sure you receive only the best quality. Also, you can learn about these fabulous fungi, with some mind-blowing truffle facts, here.

You can also try our Truffle Quantity Calculator below to work out exactly how much fresh truffle you might need for your next soirée.

Our Guide to Truffle Varieties

Below is our "at a glance" guide. We supply all seasonal varieties of fresh truffle, all year round:

 

White Spring Truffle
Black Summer Truffle
Melano 2
Black Autumn Truffle
White Winter truffle
Melano 2

White Spring Truffles

(Tuber Borchii)

  • Balanced, Garlicky, Small but Mighty!
  • Season: Feb - April
  • Strong Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Bianchetto"
  • ££
  • Source: Italy

Black Summer Truffles

(Tuber Aestivum)

  • Subtle, Mild, Nutty
  • Season: May - Aug
  • Mild Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Scorzone"
  • £
  • Source: Italy

Southern Hemisphere Black Winter Truffles

(Tuber Melanosporum)

  • Complex, Deep, Umami Heaven!
  • Season: Jun - Aug
  • Strong Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Perigord"
  • £££
  • Source: Australia / Chile 

Black Autumn Truffles

(Tuber Uncinatum)

  • Hazelnuts, Garlick, Caramel
  • Season: Sep - Dec
  • Medium Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Burgundy"
  • ££
  • Source: Italy / UK

White Winter Truffles

(Tuber Magnatum Pico)

  • Boisterous, Heady, Creamy
  • Season: Oct - Dec
  • Strong Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Alba"
  • ££££
  • Source: Italy / Croatia

European Black Winter Truffles

(Tuber Melanosporum)

  • Complex, Deep, Umami Heaven!
  • Available Nov - Mar
  • Strong Aroma
  • A.K.A. "Perigord"
  • £££
  • Source: Spain

How to Store Fresh Truffles

Fresh Truffles need love and care. So, you'll need to look after them. Storing your fresh Truffles correctly will keep them at their best and extend their life.

Take a look at our guide to Caring for Fresh Truffles post for comprehensive guidance on looking after and how to strore your gorgeous Truffles.

How to Care for Truffles

Fresh Truffle Sizes & Servings

Try our Fresh Truffle Calculator below to work out how much fresh truffle you'll need for either Canapes, Starters or Main dishes. 

The amounts are based on our experience, recommendations from restaurants, and provide a range based on how generous you want to be! 

Fresh Truffle Quantity Calculator

Use the controls to select dish type and servings. The required range of fresh truffle is calculated automatically.

1 serving
You will need 2–3 g of fresh truffle

is roughly the size of a squash ball

is about the size of a large egg

is a similar size to a tennis ball

is comparable to a large grapefruit

Black Truffles
White Truffles

Truffle Seasons

Graded & Guaranteed

We only supply top quality fresh Truffles; all graded and selected by us. Take a look at the steps we take when preparing your fresh truffle orders. 

If you are not completely satisfied with your Truffle product, you can return it to us, and we’ll issue a full refund. 

Buy Truffle here and know that all of our fresh and frozen Truffles are 100% traceable and sustainable.

They are all sourced from the southern counties of the UK, and the woody heartlands of Europe, by traditional hunters and dogs. In the Summer time, we additionally source Winter Black Truffles (Melanosporum) from Western Australia, so that we can enjoy them twice per year, here in the UK. 

We use only the most ecologically friendly Truffle harvest methods. And the truffles come from some of the most fertile and unspoiled regions on Earth; renowned for the air, soil and tree quality and the excellence of their fresh Truffle produce.

Even our truffle packaging is environmentally friendly. 

Truffles are high in fibre and protein, sustainable, vegan and delicious!

Have a Question?

If you have any questions about fresh truffles or would like to discuss wholesale truffle supply, please get in touch.