Venere black rice is a whole-grain rice named after Venus, the Goddess of Love. Until the 19th Century, this rare Chinese Black rice was planted for the Chinese Imperial Court and enjoyed in sumptuous meals. In 2004, a Chinese rice specialist working in Vercelli created a hybrid of the Chinese Black rice with a local clone of traditional Italian rice. Venere Black Rice was first planted at Principato di Lucedio with wonderful results: rich in color, ancient Oriental scents, delicious nutty texture and clea...