We had truffle infused this and that...and truffle chips! Maurizio actually has a truffle dog and his secret spots! He said the government is very strict and quiet on when the hunt begins, he expected mid-late Sept, so I would think they are plentiful now! I would like to time a visit to go on a truffle hunt.

Funny you bring up retirement, my wife has actually been researching what type of visa is needed to spend more than 6 months in Italy. I'm all for it, but maybe dip our toes in for 3 months first?! Conversations about leasing our Virginia home for a year have started ;-)