Pasta & Rice

High Quality Pasta and Risotto Rice from Italy – What Defines Excellence

Pasta and rice are among the most fundamental ingredients in European cooking. Precisely because they appear simple, their quality becomes immediately noticeable. When buying pasta or risotto rice online, the decisive factors are grain variety, cultivation, processing methods and drying or ageing techniques. Origin, transparency and craftsmanship ultimately determine the result on the plate.

Structure Matters – How to Recognise Quality Pasta

Exceptional artisan pasta begins with the wheat. Protein structure, farming methods and harvest year influence flavour and bite. Processing is equally critical: bronze dies create a textured surface that allows sauces to cling properly, while slow drying at low temperatures preserves structure and depth of flavour.

At Gourmie Goods, we offer pasta from Mancini Pastificio Agricolo because cultivation and production remain entirely in their own hands. The pasta factory stands in the middle of the family’s wheat fields in the Marche region of Italy. Durum wheat is grown, then harvested and freshly milled and processed directly next to the fields. By controlling the full supply chain from seed to finished pack, Mancini produces pasta shaped by each harvest rather than standardised industrial output. The result is fine food pasta defined by clear origin, full traceability and exceptional texture.

Carnaroli Rice - Precision for the Perfect Risotto

Not every rice variety is suited for risotto. Carnaroli is considered a benchmark, releasing starch gradually while maintaining a firm core. Quality reveals itself in uniform grains, careful storage and precise processing.

At Gourmie Goods, we offer Carnaroli rice from Acquerello because cultivation, ageing and packaging take place within a closed production cycle. The rice is grown and processed at Tenuta Colombara in Piedmont and aged for at least one year in temperature-controlled silos. This ageing stabilises the starch structure, ensuring the rice remains reliably al dente while absorbing flavour with precision. A patented process developed by Acquerello reintegrates the nutrient-rich germ after polishing, resulting in Carnaroli rice with remarkable texture, defined origin and high nutritional value.

Origin, Transparency and Artisan Production

This category focuses on producers such as Acquerello and Mancini Pastificio Agricolo who oversee both cultivation and production themselves. Short supply chains, complete traceability and small-batch processing ensure consistent quality and transparency.

At Gourmie Goods, pasta and rice are not treated as commodities, but as carefully crafted fine food foundations with character and provenance.

Versatile in the Kitchen

Different pasta types such as spaghetti, penne, fusilli or mezze maniche each serve distinct purposes. Long strands suit light tomato sauces or olive oil preparations, while ridged or tubular shapes hold ragù, vegetables or creamy sauces more effectively.

Rice offers equally diverse applications. Carnaroli remains the classic choice for risotto with mushrooms, saffron or seafood. Other rice varieties serve as structured accompaniments, for baked dishes or stuffed vegetables. Texture and the ability to absorb flavour are always decisive.

Buy Pasta and Rice at Gourmie Goods

At Gourmie Goods, you will find artisan pasta and aged rice from traditional varieties, selected from independent producers that are committed to sustainable cultivation, transparency and uncompromising quality. For those who expect excellence even from the most essential ingredients.