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Production house of Acquerello unique rice, since 1500.
Acquerello is a unique rice, a symbol of culinary excellence and Italian quality produced at Tenuta Colombara, in the heart of the Vercelli rice fields.
Thanks to a patented process, it is the only white rice in the world enriched with its germ—the most nutritious part of the grain—granting it the valuable nutritional properties of wholegrain rice.
The paddy rice is aged for at least one year in temperature-controlled silos, a method that stabilizes the starch, ensuring better cooking performance and a richer flavor. For the most exclusive versions, the aging process extends to eight years, giving the grains an exceptional ability to absorb flavors.
The whitening process is carried out gently and preserve the rice’s integrity.
Available in over 68 countries, it is cherished by top chefs and culinary enthusiasts worldwide.
Working with Piero Rondolino, the owner, in the company are his wife Maria Nava and their sons Rinaldo, Umberto and Anna. Apart from the Rondolino family, 26 employees passionately participate to the Acquerello project.
Tenuta Colombara, with a history dating back to the 1500s, is also home to the Conservatory of Rice Cultivation, a place that celebrates the cultural heritage of the rice fields. Acquerello is not just an ingredient but an experience, blending flavor, innovation, and respect for the land, making it the ideal rice for every culinary creation.
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Ospitalità Italiana is an official certification from Unioncamere, Italy’s federation of local Chambers of Commerce and Industry, that tells you that the food you are enjoying is unquestionably Italian: products are authentic, ingredients genuine and recipes true to the thousand year history of Italian cuisine.
Canada is home to some leading Italian Chefs. Passionate and innovative, many have refined their skills and advanced their knowledge directly in Italy. In addition, Montréal boasts a fabulous cooking school ITHQ where young aspiring chefs learn Italian technic and Italian traditional recipes from the masters.
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