Tartufo bianco d'Alba
(Piedmont white truffle, Alba truffle, White truffle, Tuber magnatum, Trifola d'Alba Madonna, Tuber magnatum pico, Truffle of the White Mother)
Tartufo bianco d'Alba is an extremely rare Italian white truffle (lat. Tuber magnatum pico) found in the Alba region from October to December. The truffles grow symbiotically with hazel, poplar, beech, and oak. Their rich flavor and aroma is often described as moldy, earthy, oniony, cheesy, and garlicky.
On the inside, these pale cream or brown truffles have a white, marbled, and creamy interior that is riddled with ivory veins. They pair extremely well with cheese, crab, beef, and chicken. Many purists believe that these expensive mushrooms should be used exclusively to top off pasta, risottos, pot roasts, and egg or potato dishes.
It's certainly at its best raw - when cooked, this truffle loses all its flavor.
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Uova al tartufo
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Pairing tips
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