FRESH WHITE TRUFFLES
FRESH ITALIAN WHITE TRUFFLES - Tuber Magnatum Pico
White truffles, the rarest of the rare, have a short season and are found in Piedmont, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna and Marche in Italy. They come into maturity after the September rains, after the first frost has passed. Once formed, it ripens in a single day, unlike the Périgord black truffle, which matures over a month to six weeks.
White truffles are ivory to chestnut in colour and, upon inspection, should have an aroma that is overwhelmingly pungent, clean, and sweet, springy to the touch but not soft.
Origin: Our Italian white truffles are sourced from the renowned truffle-producing regions of Piedmont and Tuscany. While some competitors may offer cheaper truffles from other countries such as Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia, the unique terroir of these Italian regions imparts an unparalleled depth of flavour and aroma to our truffles. The rich, loamy soil and specific climate conditions in these areas create the perfect environment for producing white truffles with intense, earthy notes and a complex bouquet.
It's worth noting that the famous 'Alba white truffle' is somewhat of a misnomer. Alba is a town in Piedmont that hosts a celebrated truffle festival, but it's not a specific truffle-growing area. Our truffles come from the surrounding Piedmont countryside, ensuring authenticity and the highest quality; Focusing on these prime Italian sources guarantees our customers are experiencing the pinnacle of white truffle excellence.
Pricing: White truffle prices are reset weekly based on the live market in Alba, Italy, where prices are determined each Sunday evening. Due to their extreme seasonality and sensitivity to weather conditions, prices can fluctuate significantly from week to week. As these prized truffles can only be wild-foraged (never cultivated) and have a very short shelf life, their market value is directly impacted by factors like rainfall, temperature, and harvest quantities. This is why you may notice our prices changing weekly to reflect the current market conditions.
COOKING WITH FRESH WHITE TRUFFLES
Fresh white truffles should be consumed as soon as possible to ensure the best truffle experience.
Because they are so aromatic and pungent, but their aroma tends to fade relatively quickly, white truffles should **NEVER** be cooked but shaved as thinly as possible using a truffle slicer over something hot, preferably buttery, like risotto or fettuccine pasta.
They should never be mixed with any ingredient high in acidity, which would cause the flavour of the truffle to subside. Let the truffle work its magic, and always add it at the end of the preparation.
Always allow your white truffle to come to room temperature before using it to allow the aroma to develop more than straight from the fridge.
We recommend a minimum of 10g per portion to live the true white truffle experience!
Storage: white 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 white truffles be stored in an airtight container. This method allows the preservation of white truffles for no more than five days.
Origin: Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise
Season: October - December
In all cases, we will fulfil your order in weight using the fewest truffles possible.
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
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WHITE TRUFFLES
These delicate treasures with their heady aroma, remain one of the world's most coveted ingredients. Perfect shaved over all things hot and buttery like simple well made pasta.
FRESH TRUFFLES
