White truffles cultivated in Alba are highly sought after for its beautiful aroma and intense flavours. The ”white gold” delicacy grows deep in the forests of northern Italy, where the rich soil and climate of warm summers and cool winters provide unparalleled conditions for truffles to flourish.
From now till the season concludes, savour this prized delicacy sourced from Alba at Zafferano.
The white truffle is offered with an exquisite house-made tagliolini with white truffle ($88++). The seasonal special, available only during this period, is served with a luscious butter sauce that heightens the intense flavours of freshly shaved white truffle.
Diners may also choose to supplement their epicurean experience by adding white truffles to any dish at $18++ per gram. Recommendations include favourites such as the wagyu beef tenderloin tartare with beluga capers, smoked egg yolk, and aged balsamic vinegar ($28++) and pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, green peas, and crispy guanciale with Soave emulsion ($34++). Other enticing choices include the risotto with Sicilian red prawn and Venetian spices ($30++ for starter; $42++ for main) and Jac wagyu beef striploin MBS 8/9 served with parsnip, girolle mushrooms, and green pepper jus ($78++).