Black summer truffle
Black summer truffle slices
Tin · 400 g · Tuber aestivum · origin Spain
Slices of black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum), origin Spain per the label. In a professional kitchen size.
Tuber aestivum
Black summer truffle
Delicate aroma of undergrowth and hazelnut. The most versatile truffle of summer fine dining.
- Summer
- Delivery within 24 h
The product
Depth without weight
Tuber aestivum has a softer profile than white or winter black: hazelnut, undergrowth, no aggression. The truffle that lets the main ingredient speak.
It is here when the others are not: a way to keep truffle on the menu all summer.
- Species: Tuber aestivum (summer black truffle)
- Season: summer
- Profile: hazelnut, undergrowth, delicate
- Grades: third, second, first and extra
- Delivery: fresh, within 24 hours
Reading the product
Rough skin, finely veined flesh
The black summer truffle, or scorzone, is recognised by its very rough, dark, pyramidal skin and its pale flesh, from dark yellow to hazelnut, marbled with veins.
Its delicate aroma recalls undergrowth and hazelnut. It is a truffle of finesse, not power: it accompanies the main ingredient without covering it.
It can reach generous sizes, which makes it practical for a regular à la carte service, from shaving to brunoise.
- Skin: very rough, dark, pyramidal
- Flesh: dark yellow to hazelnut, veined
- Aroma: delicate, undergrowth, hazelnut
- Grades: third, second, first and extra
Selection
Four grades, third to extra
Four levels of selection: third, second, first, extra.
- 3rdgrade
- 2ndgrade
- 1stgrade
- Extragrade
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the black summer truffle season?
It is the truffle of the warm season, when the others are not available: it lets you keep truffle on the menu all summer.
Are scorzone and summer truffle the same thing?
Yes. Scorzone is the Italian name for the black summer truffle, Tuber aestivum.
Can it be heated?
It tolerates gentle cooking, but its delicate aroma shows best shaved, raw or barely warmed.
How do you store it?
In the fridge, wrapped in paper towel, and used within the first days.
Which grades do you offer?
Four levels of selection: third, second, first and extra. The size of the piece is then agreed with each order.
What is the price?
The price of fresh truffle varies with the season, the grade and availability. We give it at the time of the order, for the grade requested.
How fast do you deliver?
Fresh truffle is delivered within 24 hours across Italy and Europe.
Do you work with restaurants and hotels?
Yes: we supply restaurants, hotels and chefs at the highest level. Write or call with the truffle, the kilos and the delivery date you need.
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