Senatore Cappelli

Senatore Cappelli is not an ancient wheat.

And that is precisely why it belongs here.

Developed in Italy in the early 1900s, it stands apart from modern varieties not by age, but by intent. It was not created to increase yields or simplify agriculture. It was developed to refine what already existed, to improve balance, flavour, and adaptability without compromising the nature of the grain.

It carries the same characteristics that define ancient wheat: tall plants, low yields, and a demanding relationship with the land. It does not respond well to intensive farming, and it does not offer shortcuts. In the field, it behaves like a grain that respects limits.

And that is exactly what matters.

We do not select our wheat based on labels or categories. “Ancient” is not a claim we follow, it is a consequence of structure, behaviour, and outcome.

Not ancient by origin, but by intent.

In taste, it expresses a rare sense of balance. Rounded, slightly sweet, and naturally composed. It does not push in one direction, but holds everything together, flavour, structure, and texture. In pasta, this results in a clean, steady bite and a profile that integrates seamlessly with the dish, rather than dominating it.

It represents something different: the idea that human intervention, when guided by respect rather than scalability, can enhance without distorting. Not replacing nature, but working with it.

A grain shaped by intention, not optimisation.

And for that reason, part of our selection.