Il racconto del riso: an italian story of rice

by Gianni Berengo Gardin (Photographer)

Acquerello is the ultimate Carnaroli "extra" rice, produced and packed by the Rondolino family on the Colombara farm in the heart of Vercelli province. Its success is the result of extensive research and Rondolino's legacy. It's the union of tradition and innovation that allows its exclusive way of production. Acquerello rice is famous among chefs and gourmet lovers, and it is considered the best rice in the world. Gianni Berengo Gardin, one of the most important Italian photographers, was able to capture the essence of the world linked to the rice cultivation and production, offering a complete testimony. The book is a compelling overview of the faces, places, and moments composing this reality.

307 pages, Hardcover

First published November 12, 2013

About the author

Gianni Berengo Gardin was an Italian photographer who concentrated on reportage and editorial work, but whose career as a photographer encompassed book illustration and advertising.
"Undoubtedly the most important photographer in Italy in the latter part of the 20th century", "[f]or more than fifty years Gianni Berengo Gardin has been taking photographs with the humility and passion of a great craftsman."