Acquerello Rice – Profile

Established 2001

Owners

The Rondolino family

Originally purchased in 1934, the Tenuta Columbara farm has been in the Rondolino family for three generations. Many of the structures still in use were built in the 16th century.

Principles

Producing the best rice possible, while preserving a toxin-free environment.

Practices

Under the direction of Rinaldo Rondolino, Acquerello has become certified organic with such biological introductions as herbivorous amur carp.

The rice is harvested each October and aged in temperature controlled storerooms for a minimum of one year before milling.

Location

Po River Valley, northern Italy

Products

Acquerello carnaroli arborio rice

Distribution

Worldwide

Length of relationship with Oliveto

6 years

1 Response to “Acquerello Rice – Profile”


  1. Isao Nagaoka

    Ciao Mr. Rondolino,

    I have just seen the TV program here in Japan on NHK(Japanese National Broadcasting) about your organic rice farming.
    I myself am farming organic rice for more than 20 yrs in the place called Toyama Japan. My farm is quite small campare to yours (about 10 hector) but you might find some interesting farming method that we practice in Japan. Let’s exchange some information if you are interested. I can send you the pictures of machine that I have created to get rid of the weeds from the field (One and only in the world) Also, last year I didn’t have to deal with weeds because I am practicing some unique farming method. But of course there is much that I could learn from you. Looking forward hearing from you.

    Isao Nagaoka
    Greenlove

    81-764-54-2761

    skype: isao-james

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