Tuscan Beans & Grains
The fertile hills and valleys of Tuscany produce some of Italy's finest beans, pulses and grains. You have to taste the beans to appreciate their amazing flavour, simply cooked in a classic bean soup or salad. The various stoneground flours can be baked into all kinds of exciting breads, pizza, biscuits, cakes and focaccia. Close to the famous Medieval walled town of Monteriggioni in Tuscany, with its imposing turrets and walls, lies the Azienda Agricola Il Cilegio. Owned by the Pattaro family, who have been farming 140 hectares of land since 1952. Today, they cultivate all these wonderful heirloom beans and pulses, local grains and wheats, all sold to appreciative bakers and chefs in nearby Siena and its surrounds.
Borlotti Beans
£14.00
In a nutshell: These beautiful borlotti beans come from a famed farm, near Siena, specialising in Tuscan beans, pulses and grains. Dried Borlotti beans are a great pantry staple and can...
Cannellini Beans
£14.00
In a nutshell: These beautiful cannellini beans come from a famed farm, near Siena, specialising in Tuscan beans, pulses and grains. Dried cannellini beans are a great pantry staple and can be added...
Lentils
£12.00
In a nutshell: These Tuscan lentils are packed full of flavour, easy to cook when you want a quick soup or salad. These Tuscan lentils are highly sought after by...
Chickpeas
£12.00
In a nutshell: Our Tuscan chickpeas come from a farm near Siena and are hand-harvested and packed full of flavour. When it comes to the humble chickpea, it is important...
Toscanello Beans
£9.50
In a nutshell: A rare Tuscan bean that is highly sought out by chefs and legume connoisseurs for its delicate flavour and creamy texture - Toscanello is mostly baked with tomatoes, herbs and...
Zolfino Beans
£20.00
In a nutshell: A rare Tuscan bean that is highly sought out by chefs and legume connoisseurs for its delicate flavour and creamy texture - once tasted, never forgotten! This legendary legume, Zolfino,...
Tondino Di Severino Beans
£8.50
– Sold OutIn a nutshell: A rare, small and round Tuscan bean that is highly sought out by chefs and legume connoisseurs for its delicate sweet flavour and creamy texture - Tondino di Severino is enjoyed...
Chickpea Flour
£7.60
In a nutshell: Our Tuscan stoneground farina di ceci (chickpea flour) is a gluten-free alternative to flour, widely used in Italy to make classic street food snacks like farinata, cecina...
Polenta
£8.00
In a nutshell: This delicious polenta, can be used as a gluten-free flour substitute, in various recipes or simply make a creamy bowl of piping hot polenta with some grated parmesan...
Farro
£7.50
In a nutshell: This ancient grain is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, with a nutty flavour, and is the perfect addition to salads, soups and stews. Farro is one of...
Sfarinato di Farro (Spelt Flour)
£9.00
In a nutshell: This spelt flour, with a smaller amount of gluten than other conventional wheat flours, is recommended for anyone who finds it difficult to digest pasta or bread. Stoneground and...
Grano Duro 'Senatore Cappelli' Flour
£8.00
In a nutshell: This ancient wheat grain is widely considered to be the best for all kinds of baking and pasta making. 'Senatore Cappelli' is an ancient grain and ancestor...
Grano Duro Integrale Flour
£6.50
In a nutshell: Use this excellent stoneground flour for all kinds of baking and pasta-making. There are two types of grano (wheat flour) widely used in Italy - Grano Duro (triticum turgidum durum)...
Grano Duro Flour
£6.50
In a nutshell: Use this excellent stoneground flour for all kinds of baking and pasta-making. There are two types of grano (wheat flour) widely used in Italy - Grano Duro (triticum turgidum durum)...
Grano Tenero Tipo 00 Flour
£6.00
In a nutshell: Stoneground and unsieved, our Grano Tenero Tipo 00 flour is the best flour to use in pasta and cake making. There are two types of grano (wheat flour) widely used in Italy...
Grano Tenero Tipo 0 Flour
£6.00
In a nutshell: Stoneground and unsieved, our Grano Tenero Tipo 0 flour contains more gluten, which creates a more elastic and consistent dough, making it one of the best flours to use...
Grano Tenero Tipo 1 Flour
£6.00
In a nutshell: Stoneground and unsieved, our Grano Tenero Tipo 1 flour is suitable for all kinds of baking especially bread, biscuits and pasta. There are two types of grano (wheat flour) widely used in Italy...
Grano Tenero Tipo 2 Flour
£6.00
In a nutshell: Stoneground and unsieved, our Grano Tenero Tipo 2 flour is suitable for all kinds of baking especially bread, biscuits and pasta. There are two types of grano (wheat flour) widely used in Italy...
