Scientific Name: Tuber aestivum.
- Common Names: Black summer truffle, Scorzone, Truffe de la Saint-Jean, Summer black truffle.
- Appearance: Dark brown to black, pyramid-shaped, knobby skin with a pale cream-to-hazelnut colored interior.
- Flavor Profile: Nutty, delicate flavor; mild, slight aroma of hazelnut, cream, and wild mushroom.