Tuber Borchii Vitt. o Tuber Albidum Pico Italian name: Tartufo Marzuolo o Bianchetto (Marzuolo Truffle or Bianchetto Truffle); We can find it in tuscan forest from January to April; The outer part (called “peridio” or “scorza”) is smooth, its color is light yellow or brown (it depends on symbiont plants). Its inside (called “gleba”) is hazelnut color or bown/dark-brown color, with numerous white veins not very thin; It has a strong pleasant fragrance (sensation of garlic); on the contrary the taste is not strong, but is very delicate!
"Marzuolo" Truffle
or "Bianchetto"
Market value: medium
Tuber Brumale Var.Moschatum De Ferry Italian name: Tartufo Nero Moscato (Black truffle); We can find it in tuscan forest from February to March; The outer part (called “peridio” o scorza”) is wrinkled, with not very pronounced streak; its color is black. Its inside (called “gleba”) is bown/grey-brown color, with white veins not very thin; It has a spicy fragrance; the taste (after little cooking) is delicate!
"Moscato" Truffle
Market value: low
Tuber Brumale Vitt. Italian name: Tartufo Nero D'inverno (Black truffle); We can find it in tuscan forest from January to March; The outer part (called “peridio” o scorza”) is wrinkled, with not very pronounced streak; its color is black. Its inside (called “gleba”) is brown or chocolate color, with numerous white veins; It has a faint fragrance; the taste is likewise delicate!
