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Sourcing Story

White Périgord Truffle

Périgord, France & Alba, Italy

The most precious ingredient on earth — and we have it.

The Story

White truffles cannot be farmed. They grow only in symbiosis with the roots of oak and hazelnut trees, in a handful of regions across France and northern Italy, harvested by trained dogs in the cold months between November and February. No other ingredient inspires the same reverence in a professional kitchen.

The white truffle — Tuber magnatum pico — is prized above all others for its haunting, complex aroma: a blend of garlic, honey, and earthiness that has no substitute. Perigord whites arrive from the oak forests of the Dordogne in peak condition, averaging 30-80 grams per piece.

TBGC sources directly from two generational truffle families. Every lot is graded by an experienced truffle sommelier before we accept it — we reject more than we approve. When you order from us, you're getting what we would serve at our own table.

How Chefs Use It

Kitchen Applications

  • Shaved raw over pasta, risotto, or scrambled eggs
  • Infused into cream or butter to extend the aroma
  • Finished over a carpaccio or beef tartare at tableside
  • Folded into a delicate broth or consommé
  • Combined with aged Parmigiano for maximum umami impact

Pairing Notes

Wine & Menu Pairings

White truffle's volatile aromatics pair best with wines of equal complexity — aged white Burgundy (Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault), white Rhône (Hermitage Blanc), or mature Barolo. Avoid tannic reds that will fight the perfume. On the cocktail side, a clean Champagne or grower Cava carries the scent beautifully.

What We Look For

  • Firm exterior with minimal bruising or soft spots
  • Intense, complex aroma — if you can't smell it through the bag, pass
  • Clean cuts (lobing intact) indicate careful harvest
  • Even coloration — pale cream to light ochre
  • Minimum 20g to 25g per piece for usable yield

Season

Peak season: November through late January. Order early — top-grade pieces sell out within 48 hours of arrival.

Storage

Store loosely wrapped in dry paper towels in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Replace paper daily. Use within 5-7 days of receipt. The aroma dissipates quickly — plan your menu accordingly.

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