Luca's Australian truffles

For a long time, fresh black winter truffles were a luxury reserved only for the cold months of the Northern Hemisphere. Australia changed everything. Grown in the pristine, nutrient-rich soils of Western Australia and Tasmania, these truffles are the exact same species (Tuber Melanosporum) as the famous French Périgord. Because Australia’s winter occurs during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, you can now enjoy that intense, earthy, and chocolatey winter truffle flavor in the middle of July. It is a culinary miracle that ensures gourmet perfection all year round.

Meticulously Cultivated for Intense Aroma and Flavor

Luca's Australian truffles are the same species as the European black winter truffle. The gleba is black, marked with thin, dense whitish veins. The surface features pyramidal warts and dark shades. The Australian winter truffle season aligns precisely with the European season, offering fresh truffles in June, July, and August. 

Advantages

• Off-Season Availability: The only way to get "Winter" quality truffles during the Northern Hemisphere's summer months.

• Identical Species: These are genuine Tuber Melanosporum, offering the same rich, musky, and umami-packed profile as European winter truffles.

• Strict Quality Control: Australian exports are subject to rigorous grading standards, ensuring you receive only firm, aromatic, and well-marbled specimens.

• Sustainable Farming: Grown using advanced, environmentally conscious methods in the clean, unpolluted regions of Australia.

• Global Shipping Efficiency: Expertly packed in temperature-controlled environments to maintain "just-harvested" freshness across the globe.

How to Store Your Fresh Australian Truffles

Australian truffles are robust, but they still require a "cold chain" to stay fresh after their long journey.

1. Unpack Immediately: Remove the truffles from their shipping container as soon as they arrive.

2. Dry and Wrap: Gently pat them dry and wrap them individually in fresh, unperfumed paper towels.

3. Contain the Aroma: Place the wrapped truffles in an airtight glass jar or plastic container to prevent the scent from filling your entire fridge.

4. Coolest Zone: Store in the main body of the refrigerator at a steady temperature (around 2°C to 4°C).

5. Daily Maintenance: Change the paper towel every 24 hours to prevent moisture from sitting on the surface of the truffle.

6. Peak Window: For the most intense experience, use within 5 to 7 days of arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Are Australian truffles "fake" or synthetic?

A: Not at all! They are 100% natural, fresh Tuber Melanosporum. They are the exact same biological species as the French Black Winter Truffle; they simply grow on the other side of the world.

Q: Why do they grow in the summer?

A: They actually grow in the Australian Winter (June, July, and August). Because Australia's seasons are the opposite of the US and Europe, we get to enjoy fresh winter truffles while it’s summer in the North.

Q: How do I serve Australian Black Truffles?

A: Treat them exactly like a French Winter Truffle. Shave them over buttery pasta, creamy scrambled eggs, or use them to infuse a rich sauce for a Wagyu steak.

Q: Do they taste different from European truffles?

 A: Most top chefs agree that high-quality Australian truffles are indistinguishable from European ones. They offer the same deep, forest-floor aroma and savory "umami" punch.