Fresh Black Truffles Melanosporum

Fresh Black Périgord Truffles for Sale — Tuber Melanosporum Delivered to Your Door

There is a reason chefs call this truffle the black diamond. The Périgord truffle — Tuber melanosporum — is the most widely used and most recognisable black truffle in the world. Not because of its name, but because of what it does to food: a deep, earthy, musky aroma that intensifies with heat and transforms even simple dishes into something memorable.

TruffleCart has been sourcing and shipping fresh truffles since 2008, working directly with hunters and producers in Italy, France, and Spain — and during the Northern Hemisphere off-season, from Chile and Australia — so that fresh black truffles online are available year-round, not just from November to March.

What Makes Tuber Melanosporum Different from Other Black Truffles

Not all black truffles are the same, and the difference matters in the kitchen.

Melanosporum has a rough, dark warty exterior and dense black interior flesh with fine white veining. The aroma is complex — earthy, musky, with faint notes of chocolate and damp forest floor. Unlike Summer truffles, it holds up beautifully to gentle heat, which makes it the truffle of choice for sauces, compound butter, scrambled eggs, pasta, and risotto.

Key product details:

• Season: November–March (Northern Hemisphere); year-round via Southern Hemisphere sourcing
• Appearance: rough black exterior, black-brown interior with white veins
• Aroma: intense, musky, earthy — deepens when warmed
• Best use: cooked applications; also excellent raw when shaved over warm dishes at the table
• Storage: paper towel, airtight glass container, refrigerator 2–4°C; use within 5–7 days

Fresh Black Truffle Price and Ordering

Fresh black truffles start from $100 and are available in multiple weight options depending on current availability. Pricing reflects the harvest season, origin, and grade — check the product page for live pricing, as melanosporum fluctuates with supply.

As a dedicated melanosporum truffle supplier, TruffleCart ships every fresh order via DHL Express with temperature-controlled insulated packaging and cooling batteries. Processing takes 24–48 hours. Freshness claims must be submitted within 24 hours of delivery.

Compared to Fresh Summer Truffles, melanosporum is a stronger, richer choice for cooked dishes. Compared to Fresh White Bianchetto, it has a more classic black truffle profile that works across a wider range of recipes. For year-round access without seasonal limitations, the frozen melanosporum option is also available.

Questions about current availability or volume orders: info@trufflecart.com or +1 (628) 226-5795.