FRESH ITALIAN WHITE TRUFFLES
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SEASON: October - January
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 8/10g 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.
BUYING WHITE TRUFFLES
During white truffle season, we receive fresh batches daily in various sizes. To ensure optimal quality and value, we fulfil all orders using the minimum number of truffles possible whilst meeting your weight requirements.
Truffle allocation guidelines:
- Orders under 30g: maximum 2 truffles
- Orders 31g-50g: maximum 3 truffles
- Orders 100g: maximum 5 truffles
Please be aware that fresh white truffles naturally lose approximately 3% of their weight daily due to moisture evaporation. We factor this into our selection process to ensure you receive the finest quality truffles at their peak condition.
FRESH WHITE TRUFFLES
DELIVERY INFO
Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection
Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.
Our Delivery Service
We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.
Time-Sensitive & Event Orders
Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.
If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.
DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.
Full delivery details and shipping rates: here
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY
Please choose your delivery date for pre-Christmas orders using the date-picker in your shopping basket. We will make every effort to deliver on your selected day, but this is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day.
ORDER DEADLINES
For delivery on or before 23/12/25: Midnight, 18/12/25
For delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve: Midnight, 27/12/25
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have freezer space available, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible or select delivery before 20th December. We reserve the right to adjust your delivery date up to 2 days in advance if we feel it risks 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 dispatch them to you.
Last available pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December. 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.
Please note: White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve. Instead, please order fresh black truffles.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use-by date beyond 28/12/25, with the exception of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than 23rd December.
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS / 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 December.
Certain products (subject to availability) can be ordered for delivery on 30/12/25.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
From 19/12/25: Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders. Please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
WAREHOUSE COLLECTION
You can collect in person from our warehouse until 5pm on 23/12/25. Select PICK UP in the checkout section of the website.
Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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WHITE TRUFFLE PASTA
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 well-made pasta.
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