OUR TRUFFLES

The truffles served at Il Tabui restaurant reflect the seasonal availability of the various varieties offered by the region and are also available for purchase.

The Main Truffle Varieties in Piedmont

White Truffle of Alba (Tuber magnatum) 

Also known as the White Truffle of Piedmont or the White Truffle of Acqualagna

The most famous and prized truffle, so much so that it earned the epithet “magnatum” (from the Latin, meaning “great”) in its scientific name.

Unparalleled for its exquisite and intense aroma, the White Truffle imparts a delightful fragrance to the dishes to which it is added: traditionally, it enriches typical Piedmontese dishes such as risottos, tajarin, and carne cruda. The Piedmont hills are one of three areas in Italy where the White Truffle grows (it can also be found in the Po Valley and the Central Apennines): this prized fungus matures from October to December and can be found at depths of over one meter, particularly at the base of oak, poplar, willow, and hazelnut trees.

The white truffle is so special that it even has its own price index: the Borsino del Tartufo lists the official price of the Alba white truffle, serving as a useful guide for the selling prices of this prized fungus.

The prized black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), also known as the Black Truffle of Norcia or the Sweet Black Truffle, is characterized by an intense and distinctive aroma. The prized black truffle is the most widely used in kitchens around the world, thanks in part to its price, which is generally lower than that of the white truffle. The harvesting season extends through March.

Other types of truffles featured

White "Bianchetto" Truffle (Tuber borchii)

Also known as Marzuolo

Winter Black Truffle (Tuber brumale var. brumale)

Also known as Black Trifola

Moscato Truffle (Tuber brumale var. moschatum)

Common Black Truffle (Tuber mesentericum)

Also known as the Bagnoli Truffle

Summer Truffle Tuber aestivum

Also known as Scorzone

Smooth Black Truffle (Tuber macrosporum)