Fresh Black truffle – Tuber melanosporum (A Grade)

A Grade Périgord Black Truffle for Shaving and Refined Dishes

Fresh Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), also known as the Périgord Black Truffle, is valued for its earthy aroma, firm texture and complex savoury flavour. It suits pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, butter-based sauces and refined meat dishes.

Each Terra Ross A Grade specimen is inspected for freshness, firmness, size, shape and physical condition. Choose the required total quantity from the available pack sizes.

Season and Availability

The main European season for fresh Tuber melanosporum generally runs from December to March. Exact timing, maturity and availability vary by region, weather and seasonal conditions.

What A Grade Means

A Grade balances attractive presentation with culinary versatility. It consists predominantly of whole, firm specimens with generally regular natural shapes and good physical condition. Minor superficial scratches, small clean cuts and natural shape irregularities may be present.

Commercial grade describes size, shape, wholeness, surface condition and presentation; it does not guarantee stronger aroma than another grade of equal maturity and freshness. See the Terra Ross guide to fresh truffle grades for a detailed comparison.

Individual Truffle Size

A Grade specimens generally weigh approximately 15–100 g each and measure around 3–7 cm in diameter. Natural variation in weight, diameter, shape, texture and appearance is expected. The selected quantity refers to total supplied weight, not an exact number of truffles.

Aroma, Flavour and Texture

Fresh Tuber melanosporum typically has an earthy woodland aroma with savoury, nutty, mildly musky and sometimes cocoa-like notes. Its exterior is dark brown to black with small polygonal warts; the interior is generally dark brown to nearly black with fine branching pale veins. Aroma, colour and marbling vary naturally.

Explore the complete Black truffle – Tuber melanosporum collection or view the currently available fresh truffles in season.

How to Use Fresh Black truffle

Clean shortly before use, then slice, shave or finely grate the truffle and add it near the end of preparation or before serving. Gentle warmth can release its aroma; avoid prolonged cooking and intense direct heat.

• Shave over pasta, risotto, polenta or eggs.
• Pair with potatoes, butter, cream or mild cheeses.
• Serve with poultry, veal, beef or game.
• Use in sauces, fillings or compound butter.

Use restrained seasoning and avoid strongly acidic, heavily spiced or intensely flavoured ingredients. See how to clean fresh truffles for detailed guidance.

Freshness, Packing and Delivery

Fresh truffles are inspected, wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in food-safe packaging. Orders use Express Delivery in Insulated Packaging with cooling materials where appropriate. This helps protect the product in transit but is not a continuously monitored cold chain. Delivery options and estimated times are shown at checkout.

Storage After Delivery

Refrigerate immediately at approximately +2°C to +4°C. Wrap each specimen in clean, dry absorbent paper and place it in a clean, closed glass container. Replace the paper daily or whenever damp and inspect regularly.

For the best aroma, flavour and texture, consumption within approximately 5–8 days is recommended, depending on condition upon arrival. This is guidance, not a guaranteed shelf life. Read how to store fresh truffles.

Important Product Information

This is a fresh, highly perishable natural product. Variation in size, shape, colour, marbling and aroma is expected between specimens and seasonal batches. Standard withdrawal returns do not apply to fresh perishable products. This does not affect statutory rights concerning damaged, defective or incorrectly supplied goods.