Acquerello Aged Carnaroli Risotto Rice, 5.5 Lbs (2.5kg) Bag | From Vercelli Province in Italy | Pack of 4

Quality is superb

This rice is very expensive but perfect for making risotto. Gets nice and creamy...

Bought this to make risotto. It is the best rice I have found to make risotto. This is not a cheap rice but it is well worth the cost when making risotto.

Makes a nice thick 'broth' and excellent flavor. I find it a little trickier to work with vs Canaroli or Arborio as the 'broth' does not thicken up as readily for some reason at the end. I'm sure a lot of love and effort goes into this product, but I'm not convinced its worth so much extra.

When making Italian risotto or Spanish paella, the rice is not just a side show or a vehicle for something else, but it's the main event. Arborio, a very short grained rice, is high in starch, and in cooking it, it both releases a comparatively large amount of starch, which makes the dish creamy, and it absorbs the liquid -- hopefully a well-made stock. Acquerello arborio 'performs' both of these functions exceptionally well, distinguishing itself in not becoming spongy or gooey in the process, and, as delivered by this company, well packaged so that the starch doesn't degrade and take on a dusty character that happens to rice as it ages.

I have to say after years of buying what was available in my grocery store, this Rice has changed my mind about Risotto. I would make risotto with other brands, and the risotto never quite tasted good, and the rice didn't hold up well. Acquerello Brand has changed my mind, and my risotto is totally different now. Nice texture, holds up, and flavor is amazing. You should do your research on this product. Well worth the time and they are doing some special things with aging, and nutritional value.

Simply the best artisan Italian rice you can buy. If you want to make authentic Risotto this rice is a must!

So very good! The texture, the flavor, the everything. No surprise that so many world class chefs use this rice, or the quite expensive aged variety if they have, or are trying for, that Michelin star.

Very good product

muy buen producto

Der beste Risotto Reis, den man kaufen kann!

Riso di qualità superiore, perfetto per ogni ricetta! Ho acquistato il Riso Acquerello invecchiato 1 anno nel pacco da 2,5 Kg e sono rimasto davvero colpito dalla sua eccellenza. Questo riso è una garanzia per chi ama cucinare risotti cremosi e piatti raffinati: i chicchi mantengono una consistenza perfetta, rilasciando l’amido giusto per una cremosità naturale senza mai diventare collosi. L’ho provato con un classico risotto allo zafferano e il risultato è stato da ristorante stellato! Il processo di invecchiamento di un anno e la lavorazione con reintegrazione del germe rendono il sapore più ricco e i valori nutrizionali superiori rispetto a molti altri risi in commercio. Anche la confezione è pratica e ben sigillata, ideale per conservare il prodotto a lungo. È un po’ più costoso di altri risi, ma la qualità giustifica ogni centesimo. Lo consiglio vivamente a chiunque voglia portare in tavola un prodotto italiano di altissimo livello. Un vero gioiello della cucina!

Excellent for high-end risotto.