Truffles

FRESH TRUFFLES

There are six truffle varieties most commonly sold on the market:

  • Tuber Magnatum Pico – also known as the White Truffle of Alba or Acqualagna, or Fine White Truffle
  • Tuber Melanosporum Vittadini – known as the Black Truffle of Norcia or Fine Black Truffle
  • Tuber Aestivum Vittadini – commonly referred to as Scorzone or Summer Truffle
  • Tuber Uncinatum – Autumn black Truffle
  • Tuber Borchii Vittadini – also called Bianchetto or Marzuolo
  • Tuber Brumale Vittadini – known as the Winter Truffle
A plate of fresh white truffels at Il Tartufo Di Massimo

Discover the Finest Fresh Truffles

At Il Tartufo Di Massimo, we specialise in premium fresh black and white truffles, available all year round.

We also offer expertly preserved frozen truffles for your convenience.


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FAQs

What is the truffle?

The truffle is a wild-growing fungus that, unlike most of its kind, develops underground rather than on the surface. It draws nourishment from the roots of plants, with which it establishes a symbiotic relationship. The truffle attaches itself to the plant’s root system, forming what are scientifically known as mycorrhizae.

Truffle: how it forms, varieties, and beneficial properties…

The truffle belongs to the Tuber genus and is classified as a hypogeous fungus, meaning it grows underground. It is part of the Tuberaceae family. Truffles grow spontaneously in the soil near the roots of certain trees or shrubs, known as symbiotic plants, which enable their development.

Truffles are found near various types of trees. In particular, this prized fungus can be found growing near walnut, pine, poplar, hornbeam, fir, or chestnut trees. They also grow beneath ash, elm, maple, broom, hazel, and oak trees.

Thanks to the mycorrhiza—a tiny network of filaments—the truffle and its host plant establish a symbiotic relationship that enables an intense exchange of water, nutrients, and minerals. Truffles reproduce through spores which, once released into the soil, give rise to new specimens.

8 weeks
The spores settle on the plant’s roots and, together with the soil, form small symbiotic associations that are crucial for the truffle’s future growth. The maturation time of a truffle varies depending on the species, but typically ranges from 5 to 8 weeks.

Lagotto Romagnolo: the most beloved truffle dog

Another dog that often proves suitable for this purpose is the Border Collie. The Lagotto Romagnolo is considered the ultimate truffle dog. In our country, where the Lagotto Romagnolo originates, truffle hunting has a long tradition.

Truffle cultivation is where almost all of the world’s black truffle harvest comes from, France, Italy, Spain and Australia being the main exports of fresh Black Truffles. 

Italy is home to the greatest variety and quantity of wild truffles in the world, with 25 out of the 60 known species. However, only 9 of these can be legally harvested and sold. It is also in Italy where the culinary and gastronomic history of truffles first began.

Aroma and Flavor
The aroma of the white truffle is intense, encapsulating the essence of the woodland environment in which it grows. Its flavor is bold and aromatic, with subtle notes reminiscent of garlic and honey.

Aroma and Flavor
The aroma of the prized black truffle is aromatic yet subtle, not overly pungent. Its flavor is delicate with slightly sweet undertones.

Often mistakenly associated with the black truffle Tuber Melanosporum, the flavors of the summer truffle are entirely different from those of the renowned “black diamond.” Nevertheless, it is a delicious truffle, with a firm texture and delicate notes of hazelnuts and mushrooms.

 is a variety that differs from the prized white truffle due to its intense aroma and strong, penetrating flavor. It has a spicier taste and an even more pronounced garlicky scent than the fine white truffle.

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