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Acquerello – aged Carnaroli from Tenuta Colombara

Acquerello is the rice brand of the Rondolino family, rice farmers in the province of Vercelli. On around 200 hectares, they grow only one variety: Carnaroli. Cultivation, storage, milling, and packaging all take place at the same estate, Tenuta Colombara.

Why the rice waits for a year

The harvested raw rice is stored in refrigerated silos for at least twelve months before it is milled. This allows it to release its starch more evenly when cooked, resulting in a creamy risotto without the grains breaking down. It is gently milled using a screw that rubs the grains against each other. A proprietary, patented process then restores the germ to the white rice.

Who the can is for

Acquerello is for anyone who cooks risotto regularly and wants a reliable grain. We offer it in a 500-g can, enough for six main courses. If you prefer a soft, almost soupy risotto, you are better off choosing a rounder variety.