Description
A much sought-after delicacy
Also known as the scorzone locally, these truffles grow in woods throughout the area (Tarquinia - Tolfa mountains) and live in symbiosis with the trees (pines, poplars, oaks and hazels).
Curiosity: the root system emits a poisonous substance for other plants, making the truffles relatively easy to find.

Technical sheet
Like all truffles, black truffles (Tuber Aestivum Vittad.) grow just below the soil, meaning dogs (in the past, pigs) are often trained to find them.

Growing in moist, well drained places, truffles are generally collected in August and September. Those gathered in May and June lose out in taste. Not as strong as white truffles, hence their relatively affordable price. Grate truffles onto parmesan cheese or into olive oil. Excellent with meats, pasta, potatoes or in sauces.

Quality certification
Traditional Product in the region of Lazio (Ministerial Decree n° 350/99)

Area of production
Monte Romano and Tarquinia, the Tolfa mountains

Local producers

Local sales outlets