THE COMPANY
LA GRANDE BOTTEGA ITALIANA
"The idea was born after a motorbike trip through the most beautiful and true places in Italy."
A MEETING OF KNOWLEDGE AND FLAVOURS
In those countryside and villages it is still possible to discover traditional knowledge, capable of giving life to full and unique flavours. It happens when you meet the people and learn their stories, made up of care, ethics and respect, for the land and for rural culture, which is as contemporary as it is ancient.
A PLACE OF RELATIONSHIPS
Meeting the pasta makers, the cheesemakers, the vine growers who in a fair economy of spirit work with the products of the land and animal farming, gave rise to the decision. To create a digital shop, a place for relationships and purchasing, where to create a community between growers, breeders, producers and people who make caring for things, the land and food their lifestyle.
THE PROMOTERS OF THE PROJECT
LUIGI BARBARINI
- ARTISAN AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER -
For over a decade, he has been producing and keeping alive one of Italy's most important heritages. He is the soul of the Mondo Piccolo farm, where every year, more than thirteen thousand wheels of High-Quality Parmigiano Reggiano are produced. A product born from the balance between man and nature, tradition and innovation, intelligence and sustainability.
STEFANO MERLO
- ENTREPRENEUR AND STARTUPPER -
Serial startupper from Genialloyd to ING Direct/Conto Arancio to Toy Watch and Showreel. He has been involved in the direct distribution of products and services for more than twenty-five years. He directs, organises and manages La Grande Bottega Italiana, a place where the tradition of handmade Italy is told, supported and promoted by the innovation of the digital network.
DAVIDE RAMPELLO
- CURATOR, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MANAGER AND CULTURAL CONSULTANT -
President of the Milan Triennale from 2003 to 2011, he has been in charge of the artistic direction of cultural events of national and international importance. Considered one of the absolute
gourmets of Italian food and wine, he is responsible for the taste combinations proposed by Grande Bottega Italiana.
gourmets of Italian food and wine, he is responsible for the taste combinations proposed by Grande Bottega Italiana.
"We do things with care"
We select, narrate and deliver original artisan food and wine products to your home.
THE SUPPLY CHAIN
The farm covers the entire supply chain, from hay to the production of Parmigiano Reggiano. The dairy processes milk only from our cows, the hay we feed them with comes from our fields.
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THE AGRICULTURAL NETWORK
La Grande Bottega Italiana is the leader of a select network of farmers, breeders and producers of food and wine excellence, creating a space for meeting, relating and purchasing between the agricultural network and a community of food lovers.
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SUSTAINABILITY
We have been able to combine the tradition of the art of Parmigiano Reggiano production with environmental sustainability: we are completely energy independent thanks to photovoltaic and biogas plants. Our farms have low water consumption and we do not use any kind of fertiliser or chemical agents.
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CERTIFICATIONS
On our Mondo Piccolo farm, in Roccabianca, we produce a Parmigiano Reggiano of the highest quality, recognised by the consortium with the Premium label. A unique product, dedicated to lovers of good food, pleasing to the palate even after up to 120 months of maturation of our finest cheeses.
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