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A new project to protect biodiversity: the creation of a 5-hectare wetland area within Riserva San Massimo.
After 8 months of work, we have completed the creation of a small microcosm within Riserva San Massimo. Riserva San Massimo is situated in a unique environment where the protection …

Bad weather: The sowing of authentic Carnaroli rice has just been successfully completed with a new technique.
Thanks to some measures, the 2024 harvest is also guaranteed. The numerous storms and heavy rains that affected Lombardy, particularly in the Ticino Valley where Riserva San Massimo is located, …

Two dinners to share the values of Riserva San Massimo through two signature risottos.
To celebrate Spring 2024, Riserva San Massimo has organized two press dinners at two Michelin-starred restaurants to share and promote the values of environmental responsibility and sustainability upheld by San …

MasterChef Italia renews its partnership with Riserva San Massimo for the fifth consecutive year.
Thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, a division of Sky Media, and in collaboration with Endemol Shine Italy, Riserva San Massimo returns for the new edition of MasterChef Italia – a …

Riserva San Massimo will participate in Orticolario 2023, an event this year titled “Nel senso dell’acqua.”
The Water Landscape is the theme of the 13th edition of Orticolario. Water plays a vital role in the cultivation of authentic Carnaroli rice, as well as other rare varieties …

The authentic Carnaroli rice from Riserva San Massimo is the official rice of ALMA, where it will be featured in the professional kitchens of the most renowned training center for Italian cuisine and hospitality.
For the next three years, the authentic Carnaroli rice from Riserva San Massimo will be the official rice of ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine. This prestigious institution, a …

Riserva San Massimo will take part in Identità Milano 2024 to celebrate Italian risotto in March 2024
From March 9 to 11, 2024, during the 19th International Cuisine Congress at MiCo in Milan, Riserva San Massimo will guide its guests on a journey to explore three signature …

Identità Golose 2023: Riserva San Massimo presents three signature risottos.
On the occasion of the 18th edition of Identità Golose (January 28 to 30), three chefs will take turns at the stand, each interpreting one of the iconic first courses …

The authentic Carnaroli rice from Riserva San Massimo takes center stage once again in the twelfth edition of MasterChef Italia
Starting December 15, 2022, the new edition of MasterChef Italia will be broadcast, with Riserva San Massimo once again collaborating by providing its authentic Carnaroli rice. This partnership is promoted …
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