Fresh truffles

Fresh truffles are a gift of the season. Together with our partner in Umbria, whose truffles come from the Umbrian woods, we offer five Italian varieties – for a special dinner at home as well as for restaurants and delicatessens. Because quantity and quality vary from year to year and from week to week, we quote the day's price on request.

The five varieties

Truffle	Latin name	Season (approx.)	Aroma	Best for
White truffle (Alba truffle)	Tuber magnatum Pico	October – December	very intense: garlic, honey, hay	raw only, shaved thinly over tagliatelle, risotto, eggs
Black winter truffle (Périgord truffle)	Tuber melanosporum Vittad.	mid-November – March	deep, earthy, hints of cocoa	sauces, meat, potatoes, eggs; tolerates gentle heat
Summer truffle (scorzone)	Tuber aestivum Vittad.	May – August/September	mild, hazelnut, mushroom	carpaccio, salads, pasta – for every day
Autumn truffle (Burgundy truffle)	Tuber uncinatum Chatin	October – December	hazelnut, mushroom, richer than the summer truffle	pasta, risotto, truffle butter
Bianchetto (white spring truffle)	Tuber borchii Vittad.	mid-January – April	spicy, distinctly garlicky	pasta, butter, eggs

Seasons are a guide only. Actual dates depend on the year, the weather and the regional harvest calendar in Italy.

Grades

• Extra: whole, evenly round, firm truffles with no cuts or blemishes.
• First choice: whole truffles with minor irregularities in shape and a good aroma.
• Second choice: irregular in shape or with small cuts; the same aroma at a lower price.
• Pieces: broken pieces and smaller parts, ideal for sauces, butter and fillings.

Worth knowing: size does not change the aroma. The price follows weight, shape and condition – a small truffle smells just as intense as a large one.

How we ship

Fresh truffles travel chilled, in insulated packaging with cool packs, each truffle wrapped individually in absorbent paper. We plan dispatch so that your parcel reaches you as quickly as possible. Fresh truffles are best enjoyed within a few days: white truffles ideally within 3 to 5 days, black truffles within about a week.

• Keep them in the fridge at 2–4 °C, wrapped in kitchen paper, in a well-closed glass jar.
• Change the paper every day so no moisture builds up.
• Brush off the soil with a soft brush only just before use; if needed, rinse briefly and dry straight away.
• Do not store them in rice – it draws out moisture and aroma.

Please check your parcel on arrival and contact us straight away with a photo if anything is wrong. Because fresh truffles perish quickly, the right of withdrawal does not apply to them. The 14-day right of withdrawal does apply to our delicacies in jars.

For private customers

A dinner for two, a party with friends, a special gift: smaller quantities are possible too. Simply tell us the variety, quantity and preferred date – we are happy to advise which truffle is the best choice at that moment.

For restaurants and shops

For restaurants and retailers we also supply larger quantities in season, in the grade you need – from Extra truffles for shaving at the table to pieces for the kitchen. Regular deliveries can be arranged. Tell us the quantities and how often you need them, and we will send you an offer.

How to request an offer

• Message us on WhatsApp at +40 747 337 198 or send your request from our Request a quote page: variety, quantity, preferred delivery date and delivery address.
• We reply quickly on WhatsApp or by email with the current price and availability.
• Once you confirm, we prepare the chilled shipment.

You can also email us at luckpilzeshop@gmail.com.