The Truffle Family

About us

a message from our ceo

Sabatino proudly stands as a global symbol of truffle expertise, still guided by the warmth of family ownership. Our unwavering commitment to quality remains as we source only the finest truffles and offer a delightful range of premium truffle products.

As The Truffle Family, we've been exploring every possible way to source, harness, and savor this incredible gift from the earth.

Renowned chefs from around the world trust our treasures, and we're absolutely thrilled to extend this invitation to you. With just a touch of truffle, you can experience the enchantment of one of the world's rarest and most cherished delicacies.

Even after 110 years, our truffle journey is merely beginning, and we wholeheartedly invite you to join us.

Federico BalestraGrandson of Sabatino Balestra

Old photograph in black and white of the Sabatino family

Our story

An italian family

Truffle runs deep in our family. Our story began in 1911 when we opened a cozy store nestled in the heart of Umbria, Italy. It's here that the adventure of Sabatino Balestra and Giuseppina began, leading them into a destiny interwoven with truffles. As our lands revealed the treasures hidden beneath the soil, our passion ignited. We embarked on a quest, unearthing truffles and crafting high-quality truffle products for everyone to savor.

Two children in chef's whites shaving truffles in a kitchen

Our family

EYES ON THE HORIZON & FEET ON THE GROUND

Today, Sabatino is the world's largest truffle specialist and is still family-owned.

Sabatino carries only the most highly regarded truffle species and offers a range of high-quality truffle products. The most renowned chefs around the globe use these products, and Sabatino offers you the opportunity to use them in your own kitchen.

As The Truffle Family, we invite you to experience the magic of one of the rarest foods in the world with us.

Sharing their knowlege

THE TREASURE OF THE FOREST

Truffles are one of the rarest foods in the world. They have always been revered and date as far back as 1600 B.C. These special funghi are known as "diamonds of the earth" and "gems of the kitchen".

map highlighting two locations: West Haven in USA and Montecastrilli in Italy

A global symbol of expertise

We distribute across the us, canada, and the world

Sabatino has manufacturing plants in their hometown of Umbria, Italy and West Haven, CT along with various offices located throughout the world in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Our roots remain firmly planted, preserving our unwavering dedication to family values, traditions, and our enduring passion for the art of truffle.

Innovation

We create the ultimate truffle experience by fusing cutting-edge creativity with traditional recipes.

Quality

We carry only the most highly regarded truffle species and offer a range of high quality truffle products.

Authenticity

We produce, import, manufacture, and distribute our authentic products in our 100,000 sq. ft facility located in West Haven, CT.