What is Tuber uncinatum?

Tuber uncinatum is commonly sold as Black Autumn or Burgundy Truffle. It has darker veining and a richer savoury aroma than summer truffle.

What is Tuber borchii?

Tuber borchii is Spring White Truffle. It is not White Alba Truffle and should always be identified by its Latin species name.

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Tuber spp. for chefs and buyers

Fresh truffle species guide for Tuber aestivum, Tuber uncinatum, and Tuber borchii.

Q: What is Tuber aestivum?

Tuber aestivum is the Black Summer Truffle, also known as Scorzone. It has a delicate, nutty profile and is best shaved generously over warm pasta, eggs, risotto, potatoes, burrata, and light dairy-based sauces.

Use this guide to understand the commercial and Latin names behind fresh culinary truffles: Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum, Black Autumn / Burgundy Truffle - Tuber uncinatum, Spring White Truffle - Tuber borchii, and White Alba Truffle - Tuber magnatum.

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Species reference

What each fresh truffle species means on a menu.

Clear naming helps chefs avoid confusing chocolate truffles, pantry products, and fresh culinary truffles.

Tuber aestivum · Scorzone

Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum

Current in-stock fresh species. Delicate, nutty, and best used generously over warm fat, dairy, eggs, pasta, risotto, and burrata.

In stockGrade IDelicateSummer

Tuber uncinatum

Black Autumn / Burgundy Truffle - Tuber uncinatum

Deeper autumn truffle with darker veining and richer savoury aroma. Suited to pasta, poultry, potato, egg, mushroom, cheese, and fall menus.

Out of stockGrade I onlyAutumnHigher aroma

Tuber borchii

Spring White Truffle - Tuber borchii

Seasonal spring white truffle with a pronounced garlicky profile. Always identify it as Tuber borchii so it is not confused with White Alba.

Out of stockGrade I onlySpringGarlicky

Tuber magnatum

White Alba Truffle - Tuber magnatum

The most prized white truffle of the season. Sourced by request, quoted at market, and reserved by prepaid preorder only.

Out of stockPOAPrepaidRequest only

What is Tuber aestivum?

Tuber aestivum is Black Summer Truffle, often called Scorzone. It is milder than Burgundy or white truffles, so it should be used generously and finished over warm dishes rather than cooked hard.

Current stock

Tuber House currently has Grade I Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum in stock. Other fresh species are marked out of stock until new lots arrive.

How much truffle per dish?

Use 3-5 g per dish for planning. A 50 g chef trial generally supports about 10 dishes at 5 g per portion, depending on the plate size and service style.

How to shave fresh truffles

Use a clean truffle shaver or mandoline directly over the finished warm dish. Shave at the pass or tableside so aroma reaches the guest before it fades.

Species answers

Common questions about fresh truffle species.

Use commercial and Latin names together when comparing fresh culinary truffles for menus and guest communication.

What is Tuber aestivum?

Tuber aestivum is Black Summer Truffle, also known as Scorzone. It has a delicate, nutty profile and is the current in-stock Grade I fresh truffle at Tuber House.

What is the difference between Tuber aestivum and Tuber uncinatum?

Tuber aestivum is the more delicate summer truffle. Tuber uncinatum, sold as Black Autumn or Burgundy Truffle, has darker veining and a richer savoury aroma but is currently out of stock.

Is Tuber borchii the same as White Alba Truffle?

No. Tuber borchii is Spring White Truffle with a pronounced garlicky profile. White Alba Truffle is Tuber magnatum. Both are currently out of stock.

Choose the species before you build the dish.

Start with the current Grade I Tuber aestivum lot, then use the Thursday Harvest List to track future seasonal species.

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