From the Montebello Organic farm in Umbria. The king of Italian rice. Most consider Carnaroli to be the risotto rice par excellence. It maintains its firmness during cooking and loses very little of its high starch content giving a delicious creaminess to the dish. It also means it absorbs flavours better than other rices, while maintaining its shape and all its natural goodness. It isn't common to find Organic Carnaroli rice in this country, especially one as good as this.   See Our Italian Rice and How to Make a Great Risotto Article

  Classic Italian Semolina flour from Altamura (reknowned as best flours in Italy) made from prime quality Italian durum wheat. Semolina flour or Semola di grano duro is the classic durum wheat flour for making dry pasta (use 00 or 0 for fresh or egg pasta). Just add water and off you go! Not easy to find outside Italy. Has many other uses as well, e.g. for baking thick, crispy bread and is often added to other flours to add body.

Healthy and delicious. A classic Italian ingredient, castagne or chestnuts are used in countless dishes, especially around the mountain areas of the peninsular. This chestnut conserve is made from a purée of premium organic chestnuts and naturally sweetened using cassava (Yuka) syrup. It contains no added sugars or pectin. Chestnuts are full of vitamins and minerals and this conserve makes a great healthy snack for all the family. Try it on a sandwich or toast.

Produced from just outside Parma, the Fattoria delle Delizie range of antipasti and organic vegetables are second to none. Absolute quality Fennel is sliced, preserved in oil and then combined with meaty anchovies and fresh capers. It makes a wonderful individual antipasto or is superb when added to pasta sauces or risotto. Another great idea is to mix it up with some fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and then fry with some spinach and add to a spaghetti. Buonissimo!

The Pruneti farm is situated deep in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, south of Florence. The soil conditions and microclimate here produce extraordinary olive oils. Three of the farms most emblematic oils have been packaged into this beautiful black presentation box, which makes a memorable gift for any even slightly serious foody. They each have their own distinctive nature and it's an education in itself to try them one after the other (best done in this order: Medium/Light - D.O.P - Medium/Strong). You will instantly recognise their different characters and understand why it is important to pair them correctly with food. You will also realise how exquisite true single estate Italian oils can be, especially compared to the drab supermarket Extra Virgin oil blends. The Medium/Light: Produced exclusively with Moraiolo olives handpicked on the Pruneti farm, this outstanding olive oil has a taste of fresh fruit with typically sweet nuances. It is delicate on the palate with a light, spicy aftertaste in the mouth and has a fresh, intense aroma. Great on raw fish and light meat dishes or with simple pies, salads, light flavoured vegetables and fresh cheeses The D.O.P This award winning Chianti Classico D.O.P. oil is yet another superb example from the Pruneti farm. Situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico production zone, the micro-climate is perfect for the blend of olives that define this D.O.P. It has a decisive taste and aroma of cut grass, artichoke and almond which is amazingly fresh and intense. The taste on the palate is slightly bitter with a spicy aftertaste of olive and wood. This is an ideal product for seasoning pasta and soups or to accompany raw or grilled vegetables. It also combines beautifully with thinly sliced fish and meat, roasts and grills, fresh cheeses or simply on crusty breads. The Medium/Strong: Made exclusively with Leccino olives hand picked on the Pruneti farm in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany. It has an amazingly fresh aroma and taste of vegetables and dried fruit. It is very delicate on the palate and leaves a light, spicy aftertaste in the throat. Perfect for cooked fish, seafood, sweet and savoury pies, mature cheeses and exotic, spicy dishes where the richness of flavours is enhanced. It makes a fantastic, original gift.

Trivella are small curved tubes which are ideal for soaking up tomato and cream sauces. Try this great recipe: Trivella with cream of courgette and pancetta The Granoro Pasta Range Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.   Best way to cook pasta? Here's our guide on how to avoid Pasta Disasters!