Sabatino’s journey began more than 110 years ago in Montecastrilli, a quiet village in the heart of Umbria. Sabatino and Giuseppina Balestra opened a modest shop filled with local goods, not knowing that Umbria’s “black gold” would soon become the soul of their family legacy.

From those humble beginnings, each generation carried forward the same values: hard work, respect for the land, and devotion to quality. In the 1960s, Piero Balestra expanded the family vision by investing in truffle farming, laying the foundation for the company’s future. By the 1990s, Sabatino had transformed from a small regional shop into an international company — exporting Italian truffles across Europe, North America, and beyond.

When the family opened its first U.S. operations in New York, followed by a full-scale production facility in Connecticut, Sabatino became the only Italian truffle company with a manufacturing base in the United States. Today, Sabatino operates facilities in both Italy and the U.S., serving chefs, home cooks, and leading food brands in more than 70 countries.

At our core, we are The Truffle Family. Family ownership continues to guide our decisions, blending tradition with modern innovation. We remain devoted to:
• Quality
sourcing only the finest truffles and ingredients.
• Sustainability
cultivating orchards and managing supply chains responsibly.
• Innovation
leading the industry with new formats, flavors, and ideas.
• Integrity
honoring the craft and ensuring transparency at every step.

For us, truffles are not just an ingredient — they are a way of life. Even after more than 110 years, our journey is only beginning.