Are there different types of truffles? Jeffrey Samorano2024-07-23T15:19:04-07:00January 7th, 2019|column2| Yes. The two species we concentrate on are the black winter truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and the black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum). This FAQ is primarily focused on the winter truffle. Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail