Fresh black truffle
Tartufo nero di Norcia refers here to the prized black truffle, Tuber melanosporum, associated with Norcia and the Valnerina.
- Species
- Tuber melanosporum
- Italian reference
- Tartufo nero pregiato di Norcia
- Appearance
- Dark rind, pale veins inside
At the table
Norcia’s municipal guide names crostini, spaghetti and frittata among its truffle preparations. Choose one of these straightforward dishes and let the truffle set the direction of the plate.
Cook with it
Ask for the species
The English label fresh black truffle is broader than the Italian name tartufo nero di Norcia. Regione Umbria’s product sheet identifies the prized black truffle as Tuber melanosporum. The color alone does not identify the species, and the name does not prove where an individual truffle was gathered.
