Sounds, smells, atmospheres, the memory of the enveloping fog in a centuries-old forest, the thrill of discovery: the search for truffles is like hunting for a rare treasure. It is made of nods, whispered orders and adrenaline, a perfect man-animal combination of understanding and harmony between the “Trifolau” and his faithful canine companion. Who’s an actual graduate: the University for Truffle Dogs has existed in Roddi since 1880.