Riso Vignola
Vignola Riso is a renowned Italian rice producer with roots stretching back to 1880, when Giovanni Vignola acquired a small mill in Balzola in the Po Valley — one of Italy’s premier rice-growing regions. Over five generations, the Vignola family has built its business on a blend of deep agricultural tradition and careful innovation, from early milling and selection practices to modern packaging technologies that preserve quality and flavour. The company remains family-owned and committed to excellence, sustainability, and respect for the land and rice-growing communities.
The brand’s offerings focus on high-quality rice varieties chosen for their culinary performance and distinct characteristics. Classic Italian types such as Arborio, valued for its creamy texture in risotto, and Originario, known for its soft, enveloping grains ideal for soups and desserts, are central to the range. Vignola also highlights Italian classics like Carnaroli, prized by chefs and home cooks alike for its firm grains that absorb flavours beautifully while retaining structure, making it especially perfect for creamy risottos.
What sets Vignola apart is its emphasis on careful ingredient selection and processing. The rice used in each product comes from controlled supply chains, and the company employs methods like CO₂ treatment and vacuum packaging to ensure purity and preserve natural qualities without chemical additives. This attention to detail reflects a broader Italian food culture that values simplicity, traceability, and ingredients that let regional flavours shine.
In recent years, Vignola has continued to evolve, launching premium and visually striking lines such as Origini – Capolavori di Natura, which showcase both Italian and international rice varieties in packaging designed to celebrate the rice’s natural beauty and unique characteristics. These products are gaining recognition beyond Italy, with collaborations and pop-up restaurants highlighting Vignola’s rice in places like Boston and other global cities, further cementing its reputation as a symbol of Made in Italy quality in rice and grain products.