Smoked Vortici

£16

Part of Atavi’s short pasta collection, Smoked Vortici reveals a bold, toasted depth through its nixtamalization and smoking process. Crafted from 100% durum wheat, it delivers a rich, smoky essence that enhances every sauce.

Made in Italy22% protein280g 11 min. ― al dente
  • Main sensation: rich smokiness with a complex, lingering depth.
  • Fragrance: light smokiness, blond tobacco, floral, marzipan.
  • Taste: smoked tea, exotic wood, malt, cigar leaf, shellfish stock, bay leaf, whisky, preserved papaya, mace, white pepper.
  • Pairing: Dry Cider – Tart and fruity, providing freshness and acidity to lift the dish.

Durum wheat semolina (62%), nixtamalized, ground and smoked durum wheat (17,4%), nixtamalized, roasted and ground durum wheat (17,4%), powdered wheat gluten.

For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of soy, egg, milk, nuts, sesame seeds, celery and mustard.

100g 70g %RI*/70g
Energy 1468 kJ/347 kcal 1028 kJ/243 kcal 12%
Fat 1.8g 1.3g 2%
- of which saturates 0.3g 0.2g 1%
Carbohydrate 63g 44g 17%
- of which sugars 2.1g <0.5g 2%
Fibre 6.5g 4.6g
Protein 16g 11g 22%
Salt 0.02g <0.02g 0%

How it’s made

The Source

The durum wheat is harvested in Italy. We only use Italian durum wheat from organic farming.

The Technique

The wheat is nixtamlized and smoked with wine canes. Nixtamalization is a process traditionally applied to corn, or other grains, in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, washed, and then hulled.

The Process

Understanding that the magic of pasta lies in its diversity, a new twisted shape was developed to sit alongside their renowned Michelin standard Tagliatelles. The new short pasta has a unique shape and rough texture designed to hold sauce and provide a full sensory experience.

The Result

Each of the ancient techniques used to create Atavi Vortici needs... Time. Each natural process, carried out in Italy, requires time, patience and skill to be completed.

The Source
The Technique
The Process
The Result