Fresh White Truffle — Tuber magnatum Pico

Italy's 'White Gold': An incomparable gastronomic phenomenon

Deeply hidden in the pristine, moist limestone soils of Italy, living in a mysterious symbiosis with the roots of ancient oaks, poplars, willows, and linden trees, grows the king of truffles: the Tuber magnatum Pico. Unlike black truffles, the precious white truffle can to this day never be cultivated. Every gram is the pure result of nature, found by the instinct of a passionate trifolau and his dog.

Visually, the White Truffle is an elegant wonder of nature. The exterior (peridium) is smooth, unlike its black variants, and ranges from a light cream colour to warm ochre shades. When the truffle is sliced with utmost precision, the core (gleba) reveals a palette of light hazelnut brown to deeper brown, crisscrossed by a dense network of fine, white veins.

What the Tuber magnatum Pico what makes it truly legendary is its aroma. It is intense, penetrating, and absolutely unmistakable. It is a complex and refined perfume in which notes of mild garlic, ripe artisanal cheeses, and a subtle hint of wild honey meld together. The taste is so refined and aromatic that it is capable of transforming the simplest dish into a culinary masterpiece of star quality.

Strict 'On-Demand' Service for the White Gold:

White truffles do not tolerate storage and quickly lose their precious aromas. Therefore, we maintain the strictest supply chain in the Benelux. Only when your request has been approved and quoted based on the current daily price in Italy, does the specific search begin. The truffle is conditioned within an extremely short timeframe and sent directly to your kitchen via express transport.

Request your White Truffle

The market for the Tuber magnatum Pico is characterised worldwide by extreme scarcity and highly fluctuating daily prices.

Fill in the form with your desired weight and the specific date of your dinner. We verify the current harvest and the most favourable market price directly with our beekeepers and truffle hunters in Italy. You will receive a personalised, tailored proposal including a direct payment link within 24 hours.

The minimum order for this exclusive service is 50 grams.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why must the White Truffle absolutely not be cooked or heated?

Unlike black truffles, the aromatic compounds of the Tuber magnatum Pico are extremely volatile and heat-sensitive. If you cook or fry the white truffle, the magnificent aroma completely evaporates and unfortunately, little of the experience remains. The ultimate way to enjoy it is by shaving it paper-thin over a warm, simple dish (such as fresh tagliolini, a soft scrambled egg, a creamy risotto or beef carpaccio). The mild warmth of the dish itself is perfect and sufficient to activate the perfume.

How many grams do I need for an unforgettable experience?

Because the aroma of the White Truffle is so intense and penetrating, you need less per person than with summer truffles. On average, in gastronomy, between 5 and a maximum of 10 grams per person per dish is considered to create an absolute taste sensation. With a request of 50 grams, you can treat a very exclusive company.

The Tuber magnatum Pico, globally recognised as the most valuable and aromatic edible fungus, grows exclusively in the wild in specific limestone-rich, moist microclimates in Italy. This ascomycete fungus lives in a strict underground symbiosis with the roots of Quercus (oak), Populus (poplar), Salix (willow) and Tilia (lime). Since the species cannot be artificially cultivated, the market is entirely dependent on the autumn harvest (September to December) by certified truffle hunters. Kelvini employs a strict on-demand allocation model with manual pricing to anticipate the extreme volatility of international market prices and to ensure a minimal lead time between harvest and consumption.