Mariella & Grace
presents…
arteagricola
ITALIAN HERITAGE GRAINS
FLOUR & PASTA
On the vast wheat plains between Manfredonia and Cerignola, where the Tavoliere delle Puglie stretches toward the Adriatic, grain is more than agriculture — it is identity. For centuries this land has been called the breadbasket of southern Italy. The wind carries the scent of durum wheat, and the rhythm of the seasons still follows the cycle of sowing and harvest.
arteagricola
MANFREDONIA - GARGANO - PUGLIA
Arteagricola was born from a commitment to protect this heritage and translate it into flour and pasta that express the true character of Apulian wheat. They are not simply manufacturers — they are farmers first, an organic Italian wheat producer in the fullest sense: every product begins in their own fields and moves through a controlled, transparent process that honors both tradition and modern responsibility.
Their work is guided by a simple belief: caring for the land means caring for human health. Arteagricola has farmed this ground under organic certification, closing the loop between soil and harvest with the same discipline they bring to every sack of flour.
ALTA PUGLIA
At the heart of their production is Senatore Cappelli, the heritage durum wheat variety developed in Apulia in the early 20th century and still cultivated by Arteagricola in its original birthplace. This wheat is an ancestor of modern durum varieties — never genetically modified — and remains prized for its strength, aroma, and digestibility. Every bag of ancient grain flour and every cut of pasta carries the memory of that soil.
It is this same wheat — grown, milled, and honored on the same Tavoliere soil — that reaches your table through Mariella & Grace. We are proud to offer their Senatore Cappelli pasta, their stone-ground Senatore Cappelli flour, and even the whole Cappelli wheat berries behind our grano GARGANICA line — three ways to bring this heritage grain into your own kitchen. To mill this flour, or to bake with it, is to hold a piece of that plain in your hands.
Featured Products
Arteagricola - Italian Heritage Grain Durum Semolina from Puglia
Make dried pasta the way Southern Italy has for over a century — with 100% Senatore Cappelli durum wheat, a single heritage variety grown and milled in Foggia, Puglia, and traceable back to the field it came from.
Senatore Cappelli is the grain behind Italy's most celebrated durum pasta traditions — a variety selected in 1915 and still prized today for its depth of flavor and structural strength. Grown in Puglia's premier durum wheat region, this semolina is purified and milled to the classic coarse granulation that gives dried pasta its signature bite, golden color, and ability to hold sauce without going mushy.
Where most commercial semolina is blended from mixed-origin wheat for consistency, this is single-source, single-variety Cappelli — meaning the character of the grain, not a factory formula, defines the flavor of your pasta.
For pasta makers who want the real thing: authentic Italian durum semolina, sourced directly from the fields of Puglia.
Often recognized as the highest quality class in Italy, Senatore Cappelli pasta, known for its robust texture and unique flavor, is made from a distinct type of semolina durum wheat. Developed in Italy in the early 20th century, it is prized for its high protein content, nutrient density and ease of digestion. Slow dried 24 - 36 hours and shaped with a bronze die, this pasta holds sauce very well, making it a versatile, healthy choice for a variety of culinary dishes.
Durum Hard-Wheat Italian Heritage Grain Wheat Berries from Puglia, Italy
100% Senatore Cappelli durum wheat grown in Puglia. Best suited for traditional pasta, handmade doughs, and rustic breads.
Senatore Cappelli is one of Italy’s most celebrated ancient grain durum varieties. Cultivated in Italy’s premier wheat growing region in the province of Foggia (Puglia) and milled using traditional stone-grinding methods. Unlike industrial semolina produced by roller mills, this stone-ground flour retains natural variability, fuller flavor, and a finer texture suited to artisan preparation.
Naturally golden in color with a pronounced wheat aroma, Cappelli offers structured gluten ideal for handmade pasta and rustic breads where the character of the grain is meant to be tasted. Unlike modern high-yield wheat, Cappelli retains the character of traditional Italian durum: warm golden color, aromatic depth, and structured gluten ideal for authentic pasta and rustic breads.
For those seeking true Italian ancient grain flour, this is the wheat behind Southern Italy’s most traditional preparations.
Often recognized as the highest quality class in Italy, Senatore Cappelli pasta, known for its robust texture and unique flavor, is made from a distinct type of semolina durum wheat. Developed in Italy in the early 20th century, it is prized for its high protein content, nutrient density and ease of digestion. Slow dried 24 - 36 hours and shaped with a bronze die, this pasta holds sauce very well, making it a versatile, healthy choice for a variety of culinary dishes.