Summer truffles, also known as Burgundy truffles, are prized for their small to medium size, dark exterior, and marbled white and brown interior. Harvested from May to August, these truffles offer a subtle yet distinctive aroma with hints of hazelnut, garlic, and wild mushrooms. Foragers and truffle dogs are often involved in the harvest. In the kitchen, they are shaved or grated over dishes like pasta, risotto, and salads, imparting a unique flavor. While not as intense as winter truffles, summer truffles bring a delightful touch to gourmet creations during the warmer months.
Globular, uneven and covered in warts, looking like tree bark. Blackish brown in colour.
Off-white becoming marbled with tan/grey/brown.
Blackish brown to brown. Ovoid.
Excellent, nutty but not as intense as the Perigoird truffle, Tuber melanosporum.
