Rice for Your Summer and Your Rice Salads: It's Melotti!

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The best rices to choose for flavour, lightness and wellbeing

Summer is the season of fresh, colourful and flavourful dishes. When temperatures rise, rice takes centre stage at the table, thanks to its versatility, lightness and ability to adapt to both simple and refined summer recipes.

If you are looking for the best rice for summer, Melotti has selected four varieties that are perfect for outdoor lunches, dinners on the terrace and convivial moments: the prestigious Vialone Nano Veronese, the exclusive and surprising Riso Lillà Melotti, the flavourful Rosso Rosetta Wholegrain Rice and our renowned Carnaroli.

Vialone Nano: the king of Italian tradition

Among the finest Italian rices, Vialone Nano Veronese, with its semi-fine grain and its extraordinary ability to absorb flavours, is ideal for preparing:

Summer risottos with seasonal vegetables
Seafood risottos
Light and refined gourmet dishes
Traditional Italian recipes

Melotti Vialone Nano is grown in the heart of the Veronese plain, a historic rice-growing area in Italy, and guarantees a quality that is widely recognised.

? Discover Melotti Vialone Nano in our online shop: https://shop.risomelotti.com

Riso Lillà Melotti: the exclusive rice that delights both eye and palate

When it comes to originality at the table, Riso Lillà Melotti is a truly unique speciality.

Its distinctive natural colour makes it perfect for:

Creative rice salads
Gourmet summer dishes
Elegant buffets and aperitifs
Vegetarian and contemporary recipes

Beyond its striking visual impact, Riso Lillà offers a pleasant texture and a delicate flavour that pairs perfectly with vegetables, fish, shellfish and fresh ingredients.

? Buy Riso Lillà Melotti in our online shop.

Wholegrain Red Rice: intense flavour and natural wellbeing

More and more people are looking for a balanced diet without sacrificing flavour. Melotti Wholegrain Red Rice meets this need perfectly.

Rich in fibre and naturally aromatic, it is ideal for:

Summer rice salads
Healthy one-dish meals
Bowls with vegetables and protein
Light and nourishing recipes

Its slightly nutty flavour and pleasantly firm texture make it one of the most popular ingredients in modern cuisine.

Thanks to its nutritional properties, Wholegrain Red Rice is perfect for anyone looking for a tasty, natural alternative to traditional grains.

? Discover Melotti Wholegrain Red Rice in our online shop.

Melotti Carnaroli Rice

Together with Vialone Nano, it represents the best of Italian rice and is a must on summer tables for tasty, refreshing rice salads.

? Discover Melotti Carnaroli Rice in our online shop.

Why choose rice in summer?

Rice is one of the most versatile foods in the Mediterranean diet, and in summer it offers many advantages:

It is light and easy to digest.
It works in both cold and hot dishes.
It pairs well with vegetables, fish, meat and pulses.
It lets you create complete, balanced meals.
It is perfect for picnics, office lunches and days at the beach.

Choosing a quality rice means getting the best out of every recipe and bringing the authentic flavour of Italian rice-growing tradition to your table.

Melotti: from the grower to your table

For generations, the Melotti family has been growing rice in the Verona area with passion, experience and a focus on quality.

Every variety is the result of careful selection and attention to the grain. From cultivation to packaging, every stage is managed directly, to offer a product that reflects the land and the culture of Italian rice.