Description

The handmade pici that we offer are the flagship of our gastronomic selection.

This is what characterizes the pici you find in this specific store:

🍝 Characteristics of Bottega Senese’s Pici.

Bottega Senese selects pasta that strictly respects local tradition, focusing on the quality of Tuscan raw materials:

Composition: These are durum wheat semolina pici (not egg pici, as the most authentic Sienese recipe calls for), selected from small artisan pasta makers in the area that use local grains.
Format: Typically sold in 500g packages, they are presented as “spaghettoni” dried at a low temperature. This slow process keeps the organoleptic properties of the grain intact and provides the rough texture needed to hold the sauce.
Price: In the store and on the online shop, the cost is around €4.50 per pack, an honest price for a product from a controlled supply chain.

📍 Where it is located and what to expect

La bottega Senese is a true treasure chest of Tuscan excellence (IGP and DOP). In addition to classic pici, it is the ideal place to compose the “perfect kit.”

The Pici: The solid, wrinkled base.
The Sauce: We often sell paired with the legendary Val di Chiana Aglione or Cinta Senese ragu, products that complete the experience.
The Wine: Since they are also a stocked wine shop, they can recommend a Chianti Classico or Brunello to go with the dish.

💡 A little advice for preparation.

The dry artisanal pici you find in the store have a very firm texture. When cooking them, be sure to use plenty of water and don’t be in a hurry: the cooking time may vary but remain generous to allow the heart of the spaghetti to cook evenly without losing its “al dente” texture.