Riso Buono Carnaroli Gran Riserva is premium Italian Carnaroli rice naturally aged for one year before processing. Prized for its cooking performance and ability to maintain the structure of each grain, Carnaroli is one of Italy's most celebrated rice varieties for preparing risotto.
What Is Carnaroli Rice?
Carnaroli is an Italian rice variety especially prized for risotto. Its grains absorb flavorful broth while maintaining their structure during cooking, helping create the creamy consistency associated with properly prepared risotto.
What Makes Riso Buono Gran Riserva Special?
Riso Buono ages its Carnaroli Gran Riserva naturally for one year while the rice is still rough and unprocessed. According to the producer, properly aged rice increases more in volume during cooking, releases less starch and minerals, and helps the individual grains remain separate and resist overcooking.
How to Use Carnaroli Rice
Use Riso Buono Carnaroli for classic Italian risotto, including risotto alla Milanese, mushroom risotto, seafood risotto, or seasonal vegetable preparations. The producer recommends a cooking time beginning at approximately 13 minutes, depending on your preferred texture.
About Riso Buono
Riso Buono produces Italian rice in the rice-growing lands of the Novara area of Piedmont, combining generations of agricultural tradition with careful production methods. The producer specializes in its Carnaroli Gran Riserva and distinctive Artemide black rice.
Product Details
Brand: Riso Buono
Rice Variety: Carnaroli
Product Line: Gran Riserva
Type: Italian Risotto Rice
Aging: Naturally Aged for 1 Year
Net Weight: 2.2 lb. (1 kg)
Cooking Time: Approximately 13+ minutes, depending on preference
Best For: Risotto
