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DESCRIPTION: The fresh Summer Truffle (tuber aestivum vitt.), also known as the Scorzone Truffle, is one of the many varieties of edible truffles. Its appearance is very distinctive as it has a thick and irregular rind (also called peridium). The color of the rind ranges from very dark brown to deep black. Inside, it has a gleba whose color varies from white to ochre and hazelnut depending on the level of ripeness and the region of origin.

HARVEST: In Umbria, the summer truffle harvest period is from May 1 to August 31.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING: We ship fresh summer truffle in refrigerated polystyrene boxes to ensure the best preservation of the product during transport. (Recipe book included)

STORAGE: Fresh truffle should be stored in the refrigerator at 0°/+4°C wrapped one by one in absorbent paper and placed in a plastic or glass container, for up to a maximum of 5 days.

CONSUMPTION METHODS: Fresh truffle can be consumed in various ways. It can be sliced directly onto your favorite dishes, or grated to prepare a sauce to season your creations.

OBSERVATIONS: Fresh truffle is sold already washed, nevertheless, we recommend washing and/or brushing it carefully before use. The presence of white spots on the skin is completely normal and can be easily removed by washing. Each piece is carefully selected by our expert operators.

Size: Truffles can be whole and/or split, this absolutely does not preclude the quality of the product, but rather shows the degree of ripeness of the truffle. Size of the product in question: from 10g - 30g

The origin of the truffle may vary depending on availability, from Umbria to other regions of Italy.