FRESH BLACK SUMMER TRUFFLE (tuber aestivum Vitt.)
The Summer Black Truffle (tuber aestivum Vitt.) is known vulgarly as Scorzone, its harvesting period is in the summer, from thelast Sunday in May to August 31.
It has a pleasant and delicate aroma.
DESCRIPTION OF FRESH SUMMER BLACK TRUFFLE
The Summer Black Truffle (tuber aestivum Vitt.) is known vulgarly as Scorzone, being characterized by a very hard outer rind. In central Italy it is definitely the best known truffle as the territory is ideal for its creation.
Its large production in the wild determines its so affordable price.
It has a pleasant and delicate aroma.
The gleba (inner flesh), always light in color, varies from light hazel to brown and is crisscrossed with numerous white veins.
The peridium (outer rind) is blackish-brown in color and is characterized by the large, sharp pyramidal warts that are clearly visible.
BLACK SUMMER TRUFFLE HARVEST PERIOD
The Summer Black Truffle (tuber aestivum Vitt.) is harvested FROM THE LAST SUNDAY IN MAY TO AUGUST 31.
WHERE THE BLACK SUMMER TRUFFLE GROWS
The species prefers habitats at varying elevations, in calcium-rich soils, and grows in symbiosis with Oak, Hornbeam, Pine, Ash, Beech and Hazelnut trees.
THE BLACK SUMMER TRUFFLE IN THE KITCHEN
The Scorzone Truffle is the basis of the Umbrian culinary tradition, from crostini, to scrambled eggs, from pasta dishes to meat and fish main courses, it is one of the truffles that goes best with any fantasy in the kitchen.
Recommended recipe: SPOLETINE CROSTINI.
METHOD OF USE.
It is recommended that the truffle be washed only when necessary with the help of a medium/hard bristle brush under cold running water and dried well with paper towels before use.
It is one of the truffles that best holds up to high temperatures although it is definitely recommended not to sauté or brown it.
Use it to make a sauce that you will use to season croutons, eggs and whatnot.
Grate it quite finely by adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic and salt to taste.
To garnish your dish you can add a few slices of truffle using the truffle slicer.
Learn How To Use And Store Fresh Truffle And How To Use It In Cooking
