Ca' Vecchia's Vialone Nano rice is a premium, round-grain variety cultivated in the fertile "Sinistra Mincio" region of Mantua, Italy. This rice is renowned for its excellent absorption of flavors, making it ideal for classic Italian risottos such as the traditional Mantua-style "risotto alla pilota."

Vialone Nano rice is slightly smaller and has more starch than it's cousin Carnaroli.  It is perfect for seafood and vegetable based risotto or for broth based dishes.

About the producer:

Ca' Vecchia is a renowned Italian rice producer based in the Mantua region of Lombardy, specifically in the "Sinistra Mincio" area. This region is celebrated for its fertile soils and favorable microclimate, making it ideal for cultivating premium rice varieties like Carnaroli, Vialone Nano, and Arborio. Ca' Vecchia continues a centuries-old tradition of artisanal rice farming, emphasizing quality and sustainability.