The Rice Riso della Valle del Po

The quality of rice from the Po Valley is unique: each grain encapsulates centuries of history, hard work, research, varietal selection and technological progress. Its peerless quality is preserved through adapting to the climate, cultivation techniques and to the terrain of our beloved valley. Our rice is inextricably tied to local traditions and history: Le Mondine ( female rice weeders) are remembered for their decisive action for the rights of all workers, annual rice festivals and risottate are countless, attracting thousands of people of all ages. And the risotto, the most well known dish of the area, best represents our rice, a delicious dish that lends itself to so many interpretations through the use of a variety of different ingredients.

The rice varieties to be accredited with the PO Valley GPI status include:

• ARBORIO RICE
• BALDO RICE
• CARNAROLI RICE
• ROMA RICE
• VIALONE NANO RICE
• RIBE RICE
• S. ANDREA RICE
• SHORT GRAIN RICE
• LONG GRAIN RICE
• LONG A GRAIN RISOTTO RICE
• LONG B GRAIN RICE