Black Summer Truffle or Scorzone

The Acqualagna Black Summer Truffle, commonly known as Scorzone (Tuber aestivum Vitt.), embodies the gastronomic essence of summer in the Marche region, combining elegance, versatility, and tradition. Hand-harvested in the limestone forests surrounding Acqualagna from the first warm days of summer until early fall, each truffle reaches your table guaranteed to be freshly dug. Careful harvesting with the traditional spade, guided by the infallible sense of smell of truffle-hunting dogs, ensures that only truffles at the perfect stage of ripeness are selected, preserving their firm texture and aromatic vitality. Externally, it is distinguished by its characteristic black, pyramidal, and highly warty peridium, which encloses a firm, light hazelnut-colored flesh crisscrossed by a dense network of white, branching veins. On the nose, it releases an intoxicating and harmonious aroma, where notes of fresh mushrooms and damp undergrowth blend with gentle hints of toasted hazelnut and wet earth. On the palate, it offers a balanced, pleasant taste—delicate yet persistent—ideal for enhancing dishes without ever overpowering them. In the kitchen, the Scorzone proves to be an extraordinary ally: perfect when sliced into thin strips or finely grated over tagliolini with melted butter, summer risottos, fried eggs, carpaccio, and delicate sauces. Its unique resistance to mild heat allows it to blend deliciously with hot sauces, releasing a one-of-a-kind aroma. Order this true king of the table online to have a product of exceptional quality delivered right to your door—via fast, temperature-controlled shipping—ready to transform any recipe into a gourmet masterpiece.