The fresh Italian white winter truffle, the Tuber Magnatum Pico is mostly found mostly in mountains of the Langhe area of the Piedmont region close to the city of Alba in northern Italy. Its name 'Alba Madonna' or Alba truffle will therefore not surprise you. This Italian truffle is the most precious truffle and absolutely the most difficult to cultivate.

The white truffle grows symbiotically with oak, hazel, poplar and beech and the picking season runs from September until end of December.

White truffles vary in size, like all truffles. Their surface is rather smooth and has a pale to dark cream color sometimes with a greenish tint. Its flesh pale cream or brown and has white veining. It is a very delicate truffle that spoils quickly in a matter of days. Its aroma is strong, almost volatile and therefore it is best not cook these truffles, but to shave them raw over your favorite dish

Truffles are formed naturally in the ground therefore each truffle may vary slightly in weight, size and color. Italian Fresh White truffles are charged based on the actual weight shipped.