Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese

Produced in Piedmont, namely the provinces of Biella and Vercelli, Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese refers to rice grown in the fertile plains of the Baraggia nature reserve. Baraggia rice is marketed either as whole grain brown rice, refined or parboiled, and available in following varieties: Arborio, Baldo, Balilla, Carnaroli, S.

Andrea, Loto and Gladio. While the Arborio variety is ideal for creamy risotto gratins, Baldo rice is perfect for oven-baking and timbale dishes, whereas Balilla is recommended for all types of rice-based cakes and desserts. Carnaroli rice is most suitable for risotto and rice salads, S.

Andrea is excellent in soups and rice flans, and both Loto and Gladio varieties are most often used for risottos and various side dishes.