Biodiversity and Truffles in Piedmont – ALBA TARTUFI

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The protection of natural resources has a direct line with the preservation of the heritage of our country and the individual regions involved, in our case Piedmont. Therefore, the harvesting of Truffles, being an ancient practice, has always been managed in a sustainable manner, in order to conserve and preserve environmental resources, guaranteeing their continuation over time and making the Truffle a sentinel of nature but also a guardian of biodiversity. , as well as an indicator of health and environmental sustainability. The regulation of the harvesting of Truffles is managed by laws and regulations that protect the environment, and by their implementation and compliance by Sector Operators, in order to guarantee the sustainability and conservation of a healthy habitat.

Among the different varieties of TRUFFLES, the best known are: the White Truffle of Alba, the Black Autumn Truffle, the Prized Black Truffle and the Black Summer Truffle which can be tasted in the summer. Among the different varieties of TRUFFLES, the best known are: the White Truffle of Alba, the Black Autumn Truffle, the Prized Black Truffle and the Black Summer Truffle which can be tasted in the summer. The Piedmont Black Summer Truffle is a particularly widespread truffle in Piedmont. It is mainly harvested in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas and is commonly called Scorzone due to its hard and wrinkled black-brown rind, rich in pyramidal, protruding and large warts. The pulp is hazelnut in color and is crossed by numerous white veins and has a mushroom scent with a very delicate flavour. In Piedmont, the harvest of the Black Summer Truffle takes place in the month of June and lasts until August 31st.

RECOMMENDED USE
The Black Summer Truffle, after a short cooking, can be used as an ingredient in fillings and sauces, risottos or sliced into thin slices on salads. Take advantage of it now …

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