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Rice, grains
& legumes
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Edition 19
18.12.2025
From the golden hues of wheat to the green of rice paddies and the purple of fields of lentils in bloom, our countryside is a painter’s palette of colors. Grains, legumes, flours, and distinctive rices offer authentic flavors born of careful cultivation and transparent supply chains. These products tell the story of nature’s strength and the patience of those who work the land. Taste has selected the very best of contemporary agriculture – rooted in tradition yet capable of turning every harvest into an act of love for the earth.
AGRICOLA MESSINA

AGRICOLA MESSINA

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / B/33
SICILIA
ARAMINO

ARAMINO

PIEMONTE
BIOALBERTI

BIOALBERTI

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / F/33
UMBRIA
CENTUMBRIE

CENTUMBRIE

UMBRIA
Lenticchie-Villalba-1
Agricola Messina
In Sicily, where the sun kisses the citrus groves and sea breezes caress the fields, this farm cultivates ancient grains and legumes, enhancing local biodiversity. Among its products is the Villalba Lentil, a large, flat green legume with unique nutritional properties.
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Aramino
For five generations, Cascina Aramino has grown and selected the finest rice grains in the Vercelli area: rices cultivated with respect for the land and designed to accompany both traditional recipes and more contemporary creations.

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Bioalberti
In Poggio Aquilone, a small Umbrian village dating back to the 13th century, this family-run organic farm offers barley and ancient grains, ready-to-cook soups, and extra virgin olive oil.

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Centumbrie
On the shores of Lake Trasimeno, a family project built on sustainability and short supply chains. Fields planted with olive trees, grains, vegetables, and small free-range livestock provide the raw materials for the olive mill, stone mill, and winery.

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ECORI'

ECORI'

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / E/9
PIEMONTE
HERA NEI CAMPI

HERA NEI CAMPI

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / A/29
CAMPANIA
LABALOCCHINA

LABALOCCHINA

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / G/16
PIEMONTE
LA VALLETTA COLFIORITO

LA VALLETTA COLFIORITO

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / N/9
UMBRIA
5630a
Ecorì
Between Vercelli and Novara, in the heart of Piedmont’s rice fields, the company grows traditional varieties such as Carnaroli Classico. The rice grows in clean, carefully controlled waters and is processed with care to preserve fragrance and cooking performance. A short supply chain – from sowing to harvest to packaging – celebrates Italy’s great agricultural heritage.

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Hera nei Campi
Rice from Southern Italy, produced using innovative, eco-sustainable techniques through a partnership involving southern rice growers and the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. The latest addition is Magnum, a pearled grain that releases a high amount of starch during cooking, making it ideal for risottos.

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Labalocchina
A startup committed to sustainable rice cultivation, using low-impact methods and eco-friendly packaging. Vacuum-sealed glass jars with an integrated dosing cap preserve freshness and quality while combining aesthetics and functionality. Prepared risottos, packaged in a protective atmosphere in recyclable paper, deliver an authentic gourmet experience.

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La Valletta Colfiorito
From the heart of the Colfiorito plateau – long devoted to legume cultivation – this farm has been producing the fruits of the land for three generations with growing passion: lentils, spelt, chickpeas, and ancient grains.

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LEGU'

LEGU'

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / P/38
LOMBARDIA
MERACINQUE

MERACINQUE

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / A/20
VENETO
CAFFE' PE-FE'

CAFFE' PE-FE'

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / T/3
LAZIO
RISO MELOTTI

RISO MELOTTI

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / A/19
VENETO
SALA CEREALI - IL SARACENO

SALA CEREALI - IL SARACENO

PADIGLIONE CENTRALE / M/2
LOMBARDIA
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Legù
Legù reinterprets legumes with an innovative approach: 100% legume pasta, grain-free, produced through a gentle low-temperature process. Chickpeas, lentils, peas, and beans become flavorful, light shapes that are naturally gluten-free.

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Meracinque
Five sisters from Verona have transformed their family rice fields into a modern, transparent project. Their Carnaroli Classico is grown using precision farming, slowly dried according to the principles of regenerative agriculture 4.0, and enhanced with biotechnologies developed in Japan.

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Perle della Tuscia
In Upper Tuscia, in the Viterbo area, the cultivation of legumes, grains, and ancient potatoes has been passed down through generations to preserve authentic flavors. The Ranieri family continues this tradition using age-old processing methods, including hand-sorting of legumes.

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Riso Melotti
In the countryside near Verona, this company is a reference for Vialone Nano rice, grown in fields irrigated by the waters of the Adige River. The small, precious grain is ideal for creamy risottos. The company also produces specialty rices, including sun-dried rice.

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Sala Cereali – Il Saraceno
“Pizzoccheri” (rustic tagliatelle made with buckwheat) are the flagship product of this Valtellina-based company, active since 1906 not only in the production of flours, grains, and legumes, but also in selecting the finest local artisanal products.

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