The summer truffle (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum) is also known as the Burgundy truffle, and is very similar to the winter Périgord truffle, although milder in flavor. For this reason retail prices are lower – generally $400-$600/lb. But since summer truffle yield is higher per acre than winter truffle, as an investment the annual revenue per acre between the Burgundy truffle and the Périgord truffle is very similar. The summer truffle is much more suited for cooler climates because harvest is generally finished by December, before the onset of harsh winter conditions. Therefore, in climates that have harsher winters, the summer truffle is the favored species to plant.
