For the true gourmand on your list, a pantry full of Italian cooking must haves beautifully presented in our sturdy A.G.Ferrari canvas market bag!

The next best thing to an Italian "grand tour"!

Contents include the following products:

• De Col Piras Rosmarino
  Naturally sun dried rosemary hand packed for us in Sardinia by Roberto and Ana De Col Piras. These herbs put supermarket brands to shame.

• Riseria di Lenta Riso Arborio
  For the perfect risotto! Riseria Merlano is a highly respected rice plantation in the upper reaches of the Po Valley, located near the wine-growing areas of Ghemme and Gattinara. A relatively small single farm, Riseria Merlano maintains its simple organic farming with strict quality controls.

• A.G. Ferrari Salsa di Noci
  This all-natural sauce from coastal Liguria is made with walnuts, cashews, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Use this rich and creamy walnut sauce for cheese ravioli, egg pasta, gnocchi or paired with chicken.

• Maricha Pepe Sarawak Pepper
  Meaning "pepper" in Maylasian, Maricha Bianco di Sarawak peppercorns are a treasure for your spice pantry.Carefully chosen and processed by hand using traditional methods, season meats and sauces with this fine peppercorn of the highest quality.

• Roi Olive Oil
  Franco Boeri, the proprietor of ROI, grows and presses his own Taggiasca olives, resulting in an outstanding collection of smooth and buttery extra virgin olive oils.

• Santoleri Pennette di Farro
  An artisan whole grain pasta of optimal flavor and healthfulness.

• Troffiete Pasta
  Alta Valle Scrivia is a small producer nestled in the seaside town of Montaggio in Liguria and one of the few pastificios still creating this traditional Ligurian pasta cut.

• Fili Andolfo Pomodori Pelati
  
  Ripe, sweet, tomatoes raised in the bright, warm Naples sun. Hand-picked and packaged by the Andolfo brothers since 1946. Terrific as a base for sauces, stews and chili.

• Coniglio Miele di Arancio
  Sweet, with just a hint of citrus flavor, this organic dark orange honey from Sicily would be equally at home in a cup of tea, a vinaigrette, barbeque sauce, or fish marinade.

• AGF Biscotti di Prato
  A.G. Ferrari Foods Executive Chef Gianluca Guglielmi bakes our Tuscan-style Biscotti di Prato everyday, flavored with almonds, orange zest and anise seeds.

• AGF Porcini Mushrooms
  These fragrant dried mushrooms from the upper reaches of alpine northern Italy bring unmatched depth and flavor to soup and risotto. Highlighted in Food and Wine magazine as a "Taste-Test Winner" amongst Italian imports.

• Il Dominio Aceto di Vino
  Produced just outside of Padova in an area where grapes have been continuously cultivated since Roman times, this wine vinegar is excellent for marinades, sauces, dressings and salads.

• Filli Andolfo Cannellini Beans
  These all-natural white beans from the Andolfo brothers in Naples, are similar to navy beans, but with the faint flavor of roasted chestnut. They are often used in Tuscan cooking.

• Rizzoli Alici
  An Italian pantry essential, these tender, not-too-fishy anchovy fillets are beautifully packed in olive oil in a small tin. If you turn your nose up at anchovies, Rizzoli will change your mind.
  Please note: Because many of our products are made in small batches by artisanal producers, it may become necessary to substitute a product of equal or greater value.