Black winter truffle season has begun
Our first Tuber melanosporum batch from Navarra, Spain has arrived and is ready to ship. Choose your preferred grade and pack size below.
An honest taste of the opening season. These are still early-season black winter truffles, with a subtle aromatic character and developing maturity. We expect maturity and aroma to deepen across incoming harvests over the next few weeks; this is not yet peak-season intensity.
Flavor and chef applications
Tuber melanosporum has a deep earthy and musky aroma, with forest-floor and subtle cocoa-like notes. Gentle warmth helps release its aroma, making it useful in sauces, compound butter, soft scrambled eggs, pasta, risotto, potatoes, poultry, and meat dishes. It may also be shaved raw over warm food at the table. Avoid prolonged high heat and pair it with clean, fat-forward ingredients that allow the truffle to remain the focus.
Pack sizes and grades
Available in 50g (selected grades), 100g, 200g, 500g, and 1kg packs. The 50g and 100g packs carry a 20% per-weight small-pack premium.
Ordering a 1 kg pack for service? See current pricing for Extra, First Class, Cuts, Small or Back of the House. If you previously ordered our ungraded early-season 1 kg pack, ask the Trade Desk about this week’s maturity and aroma.
Extra
Our highest presentation grade: exceptional whole truffles selected for size, shape, aroma, and tableside service.
First Class
Whole, larger truffles selected for presentation, tableside shaving, and occasions where appearance matters.
Cuts
Trimmed or naturally irregular pieces suited to slicing, shaving, and everyday professional kitchen use.
Small
Smaller whole truffles suited to shaving, portion-controlled service, infusions, and composed dishes.
Back of the House
Made for the kitchen rather than the display. This value-focused grade may include irregular shapes, natural surface marks, trimming, or broken pieces that fall outside presentation standards. It is fresh Tuber melanosporum from our current seasonal lot, selected for sauces, truffle butter, pasta, risotto, fillings, and restaurant preparation where culinary utility matters more than appearance.
Ordering fresh Périgord slices or shavings
If you are reordering fresh truffle slices or shavings from our former catalog, request that preparation for your service date. Include the total weight and the slice thickness or size of shaving you need. Choose First Class for whole truffles to shave at the table, or Cuts for pieces your kitchen can slice. The Cuts pack contains irregular pieces and does not specify a slice thickness.
Storage and wholesale ordering
Wrap each truffle in clean, dry paper towel and refrigerate in a covered container at 2–4°C (35–39°F). Replace the towel daily, inspect the truffles, and clean them only shortly before service. Fresh truffles are perishable and should be used promptly while their aroma is strongest.
For recurring restaurant supply, wholesale quantities, current origin, or grade selection, contact Truffle Cart at info@trufflecart.com or +1 (628) 226-5795.
Frequently asked questions
Why can a black winter truffle look reddish?
The outer skin of Tuber melanosporum can develop from reddish-brown toward darker reddish-black or brownish-black. Color alone does not establish the species, maturity or condition of an individual truffle. Read why a black truffle can look red for the explanation and what to check before planning your menu.
Where are these black winter truffles from?
Our opening batch is from Navarra, Spain. If your menu specifies an origin, ask the Trade Desk to confirm the harvest region for your delivery date. For a U.S. summer menu, our sourcing guide covers Australian black winter truffles and Chilean black winter truffles. The pack selector sets weight and grade. Specify the country separately when requesting a quote.
What does Small mean?
Small refers to smaller whole truffles. They offer the same species in a convenient size for shaving, individual portions, and recipe preparation.
What is the Back of the House grade?
Back of the House is fresh Tuber melanosporum selected for professional cooking rather than visual presentation. Pieces may be irregular, trimmed, naturally marked, or broken, making this grade especially practical for sauces, butter, pasta, fillings, and kitchen production.
How are fresh truffles shipped?
We normally ship fresh truffles by expedited service. Enter your delivery address at checkout for shipping options, cost and an estimated arrival date. For a specific restaurant service, confirm your delivery date with the Trade Desk before ordering. Weekend and holiday schedules can affect dispatch. See our shipping policy.
