Riso Riserva San Massimo

The Carnaroli rice from Riserva San Massimo is perfect for the preparation of risotto.

It is famous among important chefs for its organoleptic characteristics, such as low stickiness, firm consistency in cooking, a rare compactness of the grain and high starch content.

On the plate this rice presents itself with compact and homogenous grains, that even tend to turn “al dente” when cooled down.

When the stove is turned off, the rice stops cooking and the grains do not risk to split up, because of their particular structure. This product’s excellent quality can be sensed right away, from the first bite, revealing the nature reserve’s fragrance.

About the Farm:

The Riserva San Massimo is a nature reserve spanning over 800 hectares, forming a rare environmental area in the Lombardic park of the Ticino valley.

It features agricultural fields, heathlands, an unpolluted forest with karst springs and fontanili, and paths lined with indigenous fruit trees, creating a diverse landscape that supports a rich biodiversity and ideal wild fauna habitat.

Designated a Site of Community Importance (SIC) in 2004 and later a Special Protection Area (ZPS), it plays a crucial ecological role in the Ticino park, promoting genetic exchange between plant species and supporting fauna migration for biodiversity conservation.

Within this reserve, high-quality Classic Carnaroli Rice is cultivated exclusively from 100% certified seeds, earning the Parco Ticino – Produzione Controllata blue label for eco-friendly techniques. The honey, produced with green standards, is limited in availability to avoid overexploitation of bees.

The reserve hosts many critically endangered species, attracting the attention of regional authorities and the University of Pavia. Scholars from the university study the fauna here to learn preservation methods.