Summer Black Truffle of Norcia
Summer or burgundy truffle
In Italy it is well known among the experts with the name of “Scorzone”. It’s characterized by the colour of its core part which is yellowish, instead, the surface is always warty and black but it’s different from the black truffle because it grows during the summer, as its name suggests.
Summer black truffle for sale
Summer black truffle of Norcia
It’s surely less fine than the classical one but it’s very tasty. It’s appreciated for its qualities and distinctive and aromatic flavor, it’s versatile and it may be relished with mini quiches, hot “bruschetta”, sauces, pasta –as tagliatelle or spaghetti- but also with meat and omelets. It lends itself to a lot of recipes because of its really unique flavor.
Period of quarry: from the last Sunday of May to 31st August.
Period of quarry: from the last Sunday of May to 31st August.
