Precious White Truffle

The Fine White Truffle, or Tuber magnatum Pico, is one of the rarest and most sought-after varieties in the world. The skin is smooth and light, ranging from ocher yellow to greenish-grey, while the inner flesh varies from pure white to a pale hazelnut with delicate veins. Its intense and enveloping aroma is reminiscent of hay, aged cheese, and a slight hint of garlic, making it unique.

It grows wild in Piedmont, Umbria, Marche, Molise, and Abruzzo in symbiosis with oaks, poplars, hazelnuts, and linden trees, preferring well-drained clayey or marly soils. Harvesting takes place from early October to late January and requires great expertise to preserve its integrity and aroma. In cooking, it is used raw, thinly sliced over pasta, risottos, eggs, or carpaccios, and each slice offers the authentic taste of nature and the elegance of an Italian excellence.