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 such as Rosa Marchetti, all grown at Riserva San Massimo. This farm covers 600 hectares of green land rich in biodiversity, with 200 hectares dedicated to expert cultivation, irrigated by crystal-clear, pure spring water from the Alps.

Throughout the event, visitors will have the chance to taste Riserva San Massimo’s rice, expertly prepared by Chefs Gerardo De Santo and Daniele Paralovo, and uncover the secrets behind the farm.

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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 ...

Riserva San Massimo will participate in Orticolario 2023, an event this year titled “Nel senso dell’acqua.”

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Events

A new project to protect biodiversity: the creation of a 5-hectare wetland area within Riserva San Massimo.

Bad weather: The sowing of authentic Carnaroli rice has just been successfully completed with a new technique.

Two dinners to share the values of Riserva San Massimo through two signature risottos.