Carnaroli Patrimonio Unesco a Riyad

Riserva San Massimo in Riyadh to Support Italian Cuisine’s UNESCO Heritage Bid

From September 30th to October 2nd, Riserva San Massimo took part in the 2nd edition of Sirha Arabia. Sirha Arabia is a trade fair dedicated to food service and hospitality that brought together over eighty international chefs and speakers alongside more than two-hundred businesses from the food, baking, pastry, coffee, and professional equipment sectors in the Saudi capital.

Through the collaboration with Euro-Toques Italia, our Carnaroli Classico featured prominently in a masterclass on Italian cuisine led by Chefs Enrico Derflingher and Filippo Pagani. Running parallel to the trade fair, the Euro-Toques Italia brigade worked alongside Italian and international chefs at the exclusive venues of Agio and Villa Signor Sassi, presenting dishes that showcased the finest expressions of Made in Italy excellence. Across all three occasions, our Carnaroli Classico was the foundation for the renowned Prince Charles Risotto.

Our presence at Sirha Arabia reaffirms our commitment to championing Italian excellence on the global stage,” explains Massimo Bove, Commercial Director. “This experience allowed us to share the story and values behind Riserva San Massimo, the dedication and passion we pour into cultivating our rice , and most importantly, to offer Middle Eastern culinary professionals and high-level chefs the opportunity to taste our Carnaroli Classico firsthand.”

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