FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES (season starting 10/12/24)

£40.00

Description

Fresh Black Truffles - Tuber Melanosporum Vitt.

Fresh Black Truffles are native to the Mediterranean regions of France, Italy, parts of Croatia, Serbia, and the greater parts of northern Spain. They are found at 250m-1000m above sea level, and the season runs from late December until March, provided that the regions receive a good downpour in July and August to encourage the infant truffles to swell.

From the misty woodlands of the Périgord Noir, each black truffle is foraged by hunter and dog and carefully selected for aroma and quality. When lifted from the earth, black truffles look like a lump of charcoal.

The size varies from as small as a raisin to as big as an orange, although even larger specimens emerge. The skin is ink-black with a reddish tinge (though this can indicate a lack of ripeness). The surface, when washed, is made up of tiny pyramids likened to diamonds fresh from the cutter. The inside is a deep chocolate colour, veined with tightly packed, caramel-coloured spore material as smooth as silk.

During the European Summer Months, Black Truffles are available from Chile and Australia and are as good as their European counterparts.

Fresh black truffles should be consumed as soon as possible to ensure the best truffle experience.

FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES COOKING TIPS

This famed truffle is the prize ingredient of chefs everywhere. While you will find many connoisseurs have different opinions on the preparation of Black truffles, there are some universally respected precepts: Black Truffles are best if used when cooking a dish and added towards the end as their aroma and flavour are long-lasting and will seep into your preparation.

The French adore their Périgord diamond when used in scrambled eggs or an omelette, as eggs easily assimilate the subtle earthy flavour of black truffles. This is also a very easy-to-use black truffle since it leaves almost no room for error. Most vegetables with clean, fresh flavours contrast nicely with the intensely pungent essence of truffles, especially celery root, leeks and cabbage.

Storage: All of our black truffles are supplied with notes on storage, cleaning, and preservation. Fresh black truffles should always be stored in a refrigerator. Each truffle must be wrapped individually in absorbent paper, ensuring it remains dry. To prevent the aromatic contamination of other foods, we recommend fresh black truffles be stored in an airtight container. This method allows the preservation of black truffles for no more than five days.

Origin: France (Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar). Australia (June/July/Aug)

DELIVERY INFO

"We strive to ensure all orders are delivered swiftly and efficiently, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are eligible for same-day dispatch, unless you choose a specific future delivery date during checkout.

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. However, delays can occur, so we package items to ensure they remain in excellent condition.

If you need your delivery on a specific day, please mention this in the notes section on the checkout page. We may advise alternative options, such as dispatching your order a day earlier to ensure timely arrival.

All items leave our facility in perfect condition with a good use-by date. Please consider this when selecting your delivery date. Once dispatched, the package is under the responsibility of our couriers, making it difficult to change the delivery address or expedite delays.

We do offer Saturday delivery, but please note that our couriers do not operate phone support at weekends, and our customer service is closed. For time-sensitive deliveries, we recommend choosing a weekday to allow us to address any issues promptly.

Further delivery details and shipping rates can be found here

CHRISTMAS 2024 ORDER INFO

Please choose your delivery date for pre-christmas orders on the date-picker in your shopping basket with the following guidance. We will try our best to deliver on your selected day, but it is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day

ORDER DEADLINES

ORDERS FOR DELIVERY ON OR BEFORE 23/12/24 - 11pm 19/12/23

ORDERS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE - 11PM 27/12/24

Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.

ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY

If you have space to store them, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible, or choosing delivery before December 20th. We reserve the right to change your delivery date up to to 2 days prior if we feel it runs the risk of not arriving to you promptly.

FRESH TRUFFLES

Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we send them to you.

Last available Pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December and the truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days, any longer may impact your enjoyment - PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested or consider receiving them a day earlier, if that date is available.

As always with fresh truffles they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.

FRESH PRODUCTS

All fresh products are supplied with a use by date beyond 28/12/24, with the inclusion of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than the 23rd of December

WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY/ DRY GOODS

All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th of December.

You can order certain products (subject to availability) for delivery on 30/12/24

White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Years Eve, Instead please order fresh black truffles.

FROM 18/12/24 Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders, please email us and we will get back you as soon as possible.

ORDER FOR WAREHOUSE COLLECTION

You can collect in person from our warehouse up until 5pm 23/12/24 - select PICK UP, on the checkout section of the website.

Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com

BLACK TRUFFLES

Known in professional kitchens as 'black diamonds' the winter back usually needs no introduction. With their incredible deep, rich flavour this truffle variety is favoured for it's lingering taste and ability to pair with many dishes. Here we have stuck to basic principles with an all time classic 'risotto'

Check our Recipe