Fresh black summer truffle (tuber aestivum Vitt.)

The summer black truffle (also called scorzone) resembles the precious black truffle because of its black color and with numerous and marked warts but it stands out because at the time of cutting the gleba has a hazelnut color with light veins. The summer black truffle has a pleasant and delicate aroma, slightly fungal, a flavor, decided but not excessive, reminiscent of the woods of our Apennines. The roughness of its peridium recalls the lava of a volcano, ready to explode in the mouth with all its hints, poor but intense. It expresses its maximum potential after cooking. This variety can reach remarkable dimensions.

• SIZE (weight of each single truffle): 10-50 grams
• HARVEST PERIOD: May – August
• Origin: Italy

Storage:

The black summer truffle is kept in the refrigerator wrapped in kitchen paper such as Scottex (it is advisable to change it every day as soon as it becomes damp) and placed in a plastic or glass container (we recommend the removal of fresh truffles from the insulated container with which we ship). The storage time in the refrigerator varies from 8 to 12 days.

Use:

We brush our fresh truffle eliminating only the most consistent layer of soil that surrounds it; this is because the earth residues create a layer of protection for the truffle, which allows it to preserve its aroma. The truffle must therefore be washed carefully with a brush under running water only when it is actually used. Finally, the truffle must be cut into very thin slices with the special truffle slicer; it is preferable to use cooked black summer truffle, sautéed in a pan, to release all its flavor and aroma. Add more slices of raw truffle on top of the hot dish as desired. The black summer truffle is excellent for preparing delicious first courses or for making excellent meat escalopes. Also ideal for preparing excellent croutons. You can use the summer black truffle to season a pasta dish (see our truffle pasta) or to make an excellent omelette. Finally, don’t forget to add the sauce par excellence to pasta or meat: our truffle butter.

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