Rice cultivation in Italy dates back to the days of Leonardo Da Vinci and owes its beginnings to the efforts of this Renaissance genius. He developed a network of canals along the Po River and now Italy is the top rice growing region in Europe and the leader worldwide in risotto rice. Do you know what risotto rice is and which is the best risotto rice to use? What is it that makes risotto rice yield a creamy and delicious recipe? And where can you find great risotto rice outside of Italy? Listen and get answers to all these questions, and more! Did you know that such a thing exists as a Rice Sommelier? Find out exactly what one is and how you can become one yourself! Head to the blog post that goes with this episode for all you need to know about Italian rice plus tons of great recipes, and photographs!