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Bianchetto truffle

Tuber borchii

Pale truffle that may turn brown, with garlic and earthy notes, sometimes pungent. Intensity varies by lot.

Other names: Whitish truffle · Spring white truffle · Marzuolo · Tuber albidum

Where does it grow?

ItalyCroatiaAustraliaNew ZealandUnited States

European species associated particularly with Italian cuisine. Cultivated harvests are documented in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

When is it harvested?

Northern Hemisphere

January – April

  1. January : indicative season
  2. February : indicative season
  3. March : indicative season
  4. April : indicative season
  5. May
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October
  11. November
  12. December

Commercial seasonal guide varies by origin.

Southern Hemisphere

May – September

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May : indicative season
  6. June : indicative season
  7. July : indicative season
  8. August : indicative season
  9. September : indicative season
  10. October
  11. November
  12. December

Published guide for New Zealand; check dates for other origins.

Indicative seasons vary by region. Check permitted harvest dates in the country concerned.

Naming it correctly.

T. borchii and T. magnatum are distinct species. White colour does not identify them.

What a lot record can prove

Sources and references

Entry checked on 11 October 2026. Listed origins do not rank production volumes.

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