La Truffe d’été– Summer truffle– Tuber aestivum
Other names: St Jean truffle
Season: April till mid/end of August
Characteristics: This truffle has a similar skin as the black winter truffle but it’s flesh goes from white to brown when mature. It has more of an hazelnut flavor. It is better used fresh than preserved as it’s aroma is lighter.
Origin: France, Spain, Italy and Eastern Europe.
Facts: Better to use fresh as flavor is light and if cooked it will loose most of it. Shave on salads, meet or fish. Not expensive
ABOUT PLANTIN:
Located in the heart of the French truffle production in Provence, Plantin sublimates the art of the truffle since 1930.
Created in 1930 by Marcel Plantin
Bought in 1986 by Hervé Poron
Bought in 2009 by Christopher Poron (son of Hervé) and partner Nicolas Rouhier.
Nearly 100 years in dealing with the most prestigious species of truffles and mushrooms such as the T. Melanosporum, T. magnatum, T. Aestivum, T. Uncinatum and dry mushrooms (morels, porcini)
