Shop, factory tour, tastings:
Via Castello, 12, Gragnano, Campania, ItalyBuy online directly from the producer:
pastificiogentile.com/e-shopExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
Pastificio Gentile is a renowned Italian pasta producer from Gragnano, a city known as the "pasta capital" in the Campania region. Founded in 1876, Pastificio Gentile is one of the historic pasta makers that continues to use traditional methods in its production.
Their pasta is made from high-quality durum wheat and shaped using bronze dies, which give it a rough texture that helps sauces adhere better. A key feature of their process is the slow drying at low temperatures, known as the Metodo Cirillo, which preserves the pasta’s nutritional value and authentic flavor.