Urbani Truffles: Six Generations of Italian Truffle Hunting

In the early 1850s, Constantino Urbani dedicated himself to truffles. At the time, this rare tuber, which grows wild only in the forests of central and northern Italy, was almost unknown to the outside world. Passionate about the earthy, aromatic ingredient, Constantino wanted to spread the good word. He succeeded.

Six generations of truffle passion

More than 160 years later, Urbani Truffles is the world's most esteemed distributor of Italian truffles. Paolo and Bruno Urbani, the sixth generation, guide the company with the passion for truffles they inherited and grew up learning about. The brothers are now training their children to follow the company's mission: to share the best quality truffles with the world.

From the forest to the table

The family continues to work directly with local truffle hunters, who are deeply connected to the land. Following ancient traditions, the hunters and their trained dogs search for the truffles of the season, then bring the best of their harvest to Urbani. Fresh from the ground, the truffles are delivered to tables across the world, from New York City to Tokyo.

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From professional chefs to home cooks, truffle season is the one we anticipate every year. When the fresh truffles arrive, we shave them over simple dishes such as pasta and farrotto, for the most memorable meal of the year. Fresh Burgundy truffles and fresh white truffles are available online, along with a metal truffle slicer.

While we wait for the season, Urbani's pantry products bring truffle flavor to the table all year round. Every season, select truffles are transformed into regional recipes for aromatic salts, rich sauces and olive oils.