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Casarecce Grano Cappelli

Casarecce Grano Cappelli

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These Casarecce from Selet are crafted in Tuili from 100% Senatore Cappelli durum wheat, a heritage grain prized for its aromatic depth. Their distinctive twisted shape with rolled edges gives them a rustic texture that captures sauces beautifully. Slow drying and traditional bronze-die shaping highlight the natural character of the wheat.

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Casarecce is a traditional short pasta shape, distinguished by its curled, scroll-like form that resembles a small parchment roll. At Selet in Tuili, this pasta is made from the historic durum wheat variety Senatore Cappelli, well-known for its intense aroma and deep roots in Sardinian agriculture.

The grain is gently milled to preserve its natural characteristics, resulting in pasta that displays subtle white and dark speckles — visual hallmarks of traditional processing. Like all Selet pastas, these Casarecce are shaped using bronze dies, creating a porous surface that clings exceptionally well to sauces.

After shaping, the pasta is placed in wooden frames and slow-dried at temperatures not exceeding 38 °C for around two days. This gentle method protects the wheat’s flavor, aroma, and nutritional properties.

The story of Senatore Cappelli reaches back to the early 20th century, when agronomist Nazareno Strampelli developed the variety through selection of different wheat lines. Named after Senator Raffaele Cappelli, who provided the land for these agricultural experiments, the wheat grows tall, forms deep roots, and thrives in dry regions — though with lower yields and more demanding cultivation.

In the heart of Sardinia — the island celebrated for its longevity and culinary heritage — Selet has become a reference point for pasta crafted with a deep respect for taste, quality, and tradition.

The story begins with Santino Accalai, the visionary at the head of the family. In the 1990s, he played a decisive role in bringing Grano Senatore Cappelli, a nearly forgotten heritage durum wheat variety, back into the spotlight. Esteemed decades ago for its exceptional aroma and character, this wheat was once a cornerstone of Sardinian agriculture. Santino’s dedication helped restore its place in the region’s fields and kitchens.

For more than 30 years, Selet has cultivated this remarkable grain. The company is also a founding member of the Consorzio Grano Cappelli Sardegna, established in 2014 by local farmers and processors in Tuili with the goal of preserving and promoting this historic wheat variety.

Today, the Accalai family runs Selet together, combining craftsmanship with an unwavering respect for the land. Their flour and pasta are produced exclusively from regional cultivation in the Campidano, Sardinia’s traditional grain valley. Every step — from sowing to milling to shaping the pasta — reflects their commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and the cultural roots of Sardinian food.

Ingredients (allergens in bold): Natural ingredients : Water , Gluten · Cereals containing gluten : Durum wheat

Nutritional values Per 100 ml
Energy 1464 kJ / 350 kcal
Fat 1.1 g
···of which saturates 1.1 g
Carbohydrates 70.0 g
··· of which sugars 0.9 g
Dietary fibers 6.3 g
Protein 12.5 g
Salt 0.003 g

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