The precious Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.) is so called for its dark color that characterizes both the peel and the internal gleba, which shows nuances from very dark red to brown. It has a roundish appearance, very compact warty and can reach considerable size if it finds a suitable soil for its growth.
The period of collection and sale of the precious Black Truffle is between winter and spring, more exactly from November 15th to March 15th, as far as the Tuscany region is concerned.