Your personal truffle hunt: There is nothing fresher and more exclusive
As soon as the early summer sun warms the Southern Italian soil, a true natural wonder begins to grow beneath the roots of oaks, hazels, and beeches: the Tuber aestivum, better known as the Black Summer Truffle. While regular truffle products from the supermarket often rely on synthetic aromas, nothing compares to the subtle, refined experience of a real, fresh truffle shaved over a warm dish.
Because a fresh truffle is a living natural product that loses a small percentage of its moisture and aroma every day, we absolutely do not keep stock. We only start the hunt once your request and payment are complete. Our truffle hunters then set off with their specially trained dogs specifically for your culinary dinner in the Southern Italian forests.
The summer truffle is distinguished by its robust, deep black, and warty exterior (the peridium). When you cut the truffle, a beautiful marble pattern reveals itself with hazelnut to hazelnut brown shades and fine, white veins. The aroma is elegant and delicate: think of notes of wild forest mushrooms, roasted hazelnuts, and a soft, earthy undertone.
How does our exclusive truffle service work?
Submit your request: Fill in here how many grams of truffle you wish to receive and for which date.
Daily price & Check: We will contact our beekeepers and truffle hunters in Campania directly to verify the current market price and weather conditions.
Personal payment link: You will receive a final proposal from us including a secure payment link.
The hunt & Delivery: Once payment is received, the dogs will go into the woods. Your truffle will be cooled immediately after discovery and vacuum packed, sent via conditioned transport to your kitchen.
Why the Kelvini Fresh Summer Truffle on request is the ultimate choice
100% Guaranteed Daily Fresh: The truffle is specifically harvested from the ground for your order. Fresher is physically impossible.
Fair Daily Prices: You will never pay too much; we always charge transparently based on the current market situation in Italy.
Conditioned Express delivery: Always sent chilled, so that the delicate aromas remain optimally protected during transport.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
| Brand / Selection | Kelvini Italian Artisan |
| Botanical Name | Tuber aestivum Vittad. |
| Commercial Name | Black Summer Truffle / Scorzone |
| Origin | Southern Italy (Campania / Molise / Basilicata) |
| Harvest Period | May to September inclusive |
| Availability | Only on personal request |
| Target Weight | Available from 50 grams (or customised for hospitality) |
| Storage Advice | Store chilled (2-4°C) in greaseproof paper, airtight. Consume within 5-7 days of arrival. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why can't I add this product directly to the shopping cart?
The truffle market is similar to the fresh fish market: supply and prices continuously change due to the weather and the success of the truffle dogs. To prevent you from overpaying, or us having to disappoint you because there was no search that week due to extreme storms, we work with a personal request system. This guarantees 100% quality and transparency.
How much truffle do I need per person for a dish?
On average, we calculate between 10 and 15 grams of fresh summer truffle per person for a main course (such as pasta or risotto). With a minimum request of 50 grams, you can easily prepare a wonderful gourmet dinner for 4 people.
The Tuber aestivum (better known as the Black Summer Truffle or Scorzone) grows in the pristine, sun-drenched forest ecosystems of Southern Italy. This truffle arises from a delicate symbiosis between the Southern Italian soil and the roots of specific trees, such as the oak (Quercus), hazel (Corylus) and beech (Fagus). Unlike industrially produced truffle products or truffle oils (which often use synthetic aromas), this is a 100% wild natural product. To guarantee absolute freshness, integrity, and the most fair market-conform daily prices, this luxury delicacy is exclusively hand-searched on personal request (on-demand concierge service) by traditional truffle hunters (trifolau) with specially trained dogs during the Italian season (May to September).
From a culinary and chemical perspective, the Tuber aestivum stands out with a refined, elegant profile. The robust, layered black exterior (peridium) protects a beautifully hazelnut-brown marbled interior (gleba) with fine, white veins. The aroma profile is driven by natural organic compounds (such as dimethyl sulfide), providing subtle, musky notes of wild forest mushrooms and roasted hazelnuts. As the hunt only starts after a definitive order confirmation, the product reaches the consumer with the highest achievable concentration of active aromatic substances.