Truffles

To ensure you get the freshest truffles available, we require all orders to be placed at least three weeks before the start of the season and three weeks before the end of the season for each variety. Below are the ordering windows based on our harvesting calendar:

Tuber borchii (Bianchetto Truffle)

• Season: October 15 – February 5

• Order Opens: September 24 

• (3 weeks before October 15)

• Final Order Date: January 15 

• (3 weeks before February 5)

Tuber aestivum (Summer Truffle)

• Season: May 10 – August 1

• Order Opens: April 19 

• (3 weeks before May 10)

• Final Order Date: July 11 

• (3 weeks before August 1)

Tuber melanosporum (Perigord Black Truffle)

• Season: October 1 – February 20

• Order Opens: September 10

• (3 weeks before October 1)

• Final Order Date: January 30

• (3 weeks before February 20)

By adhering to these dates, we can guarantee the highest quality and best availability for your truffle selections. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot on our order calendar, please email us at shroomtraders@gmail.com —we’re here to help!

Tuber borchii (Bianchetto Truffle)
 
Tuber borchii, commonly called the Bianchetto Truffle, is a winter-harvested species prized for its lively, garlicky aroma and bright, peppery bite. Though more delicate than its black counterparts, it lends vibrant flavor to simple dishes without overpowering them.

Key Flavor Profile:

• Peppery: A noticeable, clean heat that tingles the palate.

• Garlicky: A fresh, almost raw garlic note that cuts through richer ingredients.

• Lightly Earthy: A subtle forest-floor underpinning that keeps dishes grounded.

Key Flavor Notes:

• Sharp Garlic: Evident on first sniff and taste.

• White Pepper: A gentle, floral spice accent.

• Buttery Undertone: A faint richness that softens the sharper elements.

Best used thinly shaved over simple pastas, risottos, soft cheeses, or scrambled eggs, Bianchetto truffles shine when paired with mellow bases that let their bright character sing.

 
Tuber aestivum (Summer Truffle)
 
Tuber aestivum, known as the Summer Truffle, appears from late spring through early autumn. Milder and more approachable than winter varieties, it offers a gentle, nutty-earthiness that pairs beautifully with both warm and cool preparations.

Key Flavor Profile:

• Mildly Earthy: Soft, mossy notes that evoke a sun-dappled forest.

• Nutty: Light hazelnut or walnut tones that add warmth.

• Delicately Musky: A low-intensity muskiness, never overwhelming.

Key Flavor Notes:

• Warm Hazelnut: Sweet, rounded nuttiness.

• Soft Mushroom Earth: Understated umami, more subdued than black truffles.

• Hint of Honey: A whisper of sweetness on the finish.

Summer truffles are ideal for shaving over salads, grilled vegetables, chilled pasta dishes, or creamy cheeses, where their gentle aroma can infuse without dominating.

 
Tuber melanosporum (Perigord Black Truffle)
 
Tuber melanosporum—the Perigord Black Truffle—is the gold standard of winter truffles. Valued for its intense, multilayered aroma and deep umami, it elevates even the simplest preparations into something sublime.

Key Flavor Profile:

• Intensely Earthy: Deep, damp-forest richness that’s instantly recognizable.

• Musky: A complex muskiness that lingers.

• Chocolatey & Woody: Dark cocoa-like undertones woven with aged wood notes.

Key Flavor Notes:

• Dark Cocoa: A rich, slightly bitter sweetness.

• Damp Leaves & Forest Humus: A profound earthiness.

• Mature Musk: A heady, almost animalic aroma that rounds out the profile.

Perigord truffles shine shaved raw atop risottos, egg dishes, buttered pasta, or even potatoes—anywhere a burst of deep, luxurious umami is desired. Their aroma also infuses butters, oils, and creams for long-lasting truffle essence.