Discover What Italy Brings to the Table.Named after the town of Arborio, located in the fertile Po River Valley of northern Italy, this beautifully translucent short-grain rice is the shining star of risotto, one of the great classic dishes of the Mediterranean. Arborio rice has a characteristically rich and creamy consistency, as well as the unique ability to fully absorb the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. Whether it’s made simply with broth, wine, butter and onion—or with any number of other ingredients—this rice makes a delicious side dish or an impressive main course.