1: What does Pastificio dei Campi Vermicelli taste like?
It’s clean, wheat-forward, and beautifully aromatic — with the nutty, naturally sweet flavor of high-quality Italian durum wheat. Once cooked, Vermicelli stays silky yet structured, with a bronze-drawn surface that helps sauce cling. Customers and chefs describe Gragnano IGP pasta as “al dente perfection,” “restaurant-quality,” and “remarkably flavorful” even with the simplest sauce.
2: Is this authentic Pasta di Gragnano IGP?
Yes. Pastificio dei Campi produces Pasta di Gragnano IGP in Gragnano, Italy, following traditional standards (durum wheat semolina + local water, bronze-die extrusion, and slow drying). It’s protected by the IGP mark to safeguard provenance and quality.
3: How should I use Vermicelli?
Keep it simple and let the pasta shine. Toss with a high-quality tomato sauce, fresh basil, olive oil, and a finishing cheese. Vermicelli is also excellent with light seafood, lemony herb sauces, or in a pasta frittata (Italian omelette) — you can even fry a small handful for a crunchy topping.
4: Does it hold sauce well even though it’s thin?
Yes. Vermicelli is thin like angel hair’s “bolder cousin,” but bronze-die extrusion creates a slightly rough surface that grips sauces better than smooth, industrial pasta. The result is a refined bite with impressive sauce cling.
5: Is this a good gift for food lovers?
Absolutely. Gragnano IGP pasta is one of the most giftable Italian pantry staples — chefs love it, home cooks feel the difference immediately, and it pairs perfectly with premium sauces, olive oil, and cheese for an elevated Italian gift basket.
6: Where is it made?
It’s made in Gragnano, Italy — a historic pasta-making town near the Gulf of Naples, famous for centuries of craftsmanship and ideal drying conditions. Pastificio dei Campi is a modern-day interpreter of this age-old tradition.
7: What if my order arrives damaged?
We carefully pack pasta for safe delivery. If your order ever arrives damaged or incomplete, our customer service team will replace or resolve it quickly — no hassle, no stress.
8: Why is shipping sometimes expensive?
We prioritize safe delivery and product protection. Pantry items can be bulky to ship, but we offer free shipping on qualifying pantry orders to help offset costs.