While Piemonte gets most of the Press for its truffles, the majority of truffles in Italy are produced in the regions of Umbria, Marche and Tuscany. Portions of Umbria were conquered by the ancient Etruscans and became part of what the Romans called Etruria. Umbria is more rugged than Tuscany and citadel towns sit high on steep hills that rise to as much as 600 meters above sea level. The small, Umbrian town of Trevi is one such town--perched high on a pyramid of a hill surrounded by miles and miles of olive groves. This is where Giuseppe Cagnoni's family grows their olives and where five generations have made exceptional oil and successfully hunted truffles and porcini. The Cagnoni family seems to know exactly where to find the best truffles, summer and winter black, as well as the rare white. These summer black truffles, also known as "scorzone" because of their rough looking exterior, are picked and preserved in peak condition. Black summer truffles are full of earthy, aromatic flavor, and they go particularly well with egg and pasta dishes. Why not try some shavings on a bowl of homemade mushroom soup? They are particularly suited to cream soups it is recommended to use the liquid of cooking as condiment. They are also great for making truffle butter.

1.7 Oz Made with passion by the Cagnoni family of Etruria!

Picked and preserved in peak condition.

Summer black truffles.

Great quality with a great taste. Great in cream soups! Use oil as a condiment. Try of french fries!

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