Tartufi Ponzio, located the main street in the Alba historic center, is one of the oldest shops in Italy dedicated to the White Truffle, in which its founder, Cavalier Roberto Ponzio (1923-2008) made the history of the White Truffle and its market.
Since 1987, the TARTUFI PONZIO boutique, located in Via Maestra, the main street in the city’s historic center, has been managed by the Curti family, which offers quality products with passion, competence and professionalism to the international clientele visiting the Langhe.
Since 2014 this territory has been recognized as a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, included in the list of world wonders for the beauty of its landscape and the richness of its products.
Depending on the season, Tartufi Ponzio offers the local harvest best: Piedmont region truffles, extremely fresh, selected with rigor and competence.
Fresh truffle is a highly perishable product: its life is short and in order to enjoy it to the fullest, it must be savored within a few days of harvesting.
However, there are some tricks that allow you to improve its fragrance and consistency for a few days: without removing the soil, wrap each truffle, in a cloth or paper towels. Replace napkins every day.
Store it in the refrigerator (+ 2 ° C / + 4 ° C) allowing it to “breathe” in a container that is not hermetically closed. It is important to know that dairy products, eggs and meat if stored close by, they will absorb the truffle aroma.
When the truffle starts to become rubbery to the touch, it is advisable to eat it immediately, as it has reached the maximum level of ripeness.
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 7/A, Alba (CN)
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
9:30-12:30 / 15:30-19:30
