Vialone Nano Rice: tradition and territory

The production of rice in the plains of Isola della Scala has ancient origins, linked to the presence of clear waters and ditches that supply the old wooden mills.

It is here that the Vialone Nano Veronese IGP rice is born. A semi-fine rice, increasingly regarded as the ancestor of rice for risotto. Its grains contain three starch globules inside: this is where the secret of the so-called “all'onda” risotto lies, the reason for its creaminess. The grains of Vialone Nano are of medium size, slightly elongated in shape, with a pronounced tooth, a short head, and rounded cross-section.
The true Vialone Nano IGP appears white, devoid of stripes, and features an extended central “pearl”.

This is an extremely versatile rice, suitable for any culinary preparation. A grain that does not overcook, as it holds up well even when cooked for long periods. Its typical flavor, combined with its ability to absorb various seasonings, is one of the reasons for its success, especially highlighted in the preparation of traditional risottos and creamy risottos.

To preserve it best, this rice should be hermetically sealed.

One of the varieties we have chosen for Spaghetti&Mandolino is the Vialone Nano Veronese IGP from the company Pila Vecia; the quality mark indicates the authenticity of a product from our territory, with unique and inimitable characteristics.

Another characteristic product we have chosen to present to the public is the Riso Vialone Nano ai Pestelli: the processing with Pestelli, slow and with minimal friction, highlights all the qualities of the Vialone Nano Veronese and leaves it intact, rich in starches, vitamins, and dietary fibers.

Both are from Pila Vecia, a prestigious local reality famous worldwide for the production and promotion of this extraordinary type of rice; both varieties are packaged in ATM, using a procedure that preserves all the fragrance thanks to a mixture of CO2 and NITROGEN, injected into the packages instead of air. Together, the two elements create a food gas capable of preserving the freshness of the rice and protecting it from potential insects and pests.

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