The summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) or burgundy truffle (Tuber uncinatum) is a species of truffle, is also found in Tuscany. In cuisine and commerce, particularly in France and Italy, the summer truffle (T. aestivum) is distinguished from the burgundy truffle (T. uncinatum). However, molecular analysis showed in 2004 that these two varieties of truffle are one species. The differences between them are therefore likely due to environmental factors. They have an intense, hazelnut-like aroma and are highly prized for their gastronomic qualities. They are used in the haute cuisine of France and Italy, as well as a substitute for the Périgord black truffle (T. melanosporum). The flavor, size and color of Tuscan summer truffles (Italian: tartufo scorzone) is similar to that of burgundy truffles, but their aroma is a little less intense and the flesh (gleba) is a paler hazel color. As their name suggests, summer truffles are harvested earlier than burgundy truffles, from end of May to September.
Black Summer Truffle
Following the markets and celebrations for summer truffles in Tuscany:
SAGRA DEL TARTUFO SCORZONE “LA DOMENICA DELLO SPIZZICO”
Sestino
Last week in July
SAGRA DEL TARTUFO SCORZONE
Chiusi della Verna
Second week in August
GIORNATE DI PROMOZIONE DEL TARTUFO
Bibbiena
First weekend in September
SAGRA DEL TARTUFO SCORZONE
Loc. Cellai, Rignano sull’Arno
Every weekend in June
SAGRA DEL TARTUFO
Loc. San Jacopo al Girone, Fiesole
First three weekends in September
MANIFESTAZIONE SUL TARTUFO E DEGUSTAZIONE PRODOTTI TIPICI
Loc. Casetta – Montaperti, Castelnuovo Berardenga
last weekend in August and first weekend in September
