Borlotti Beans

Fagioli Borlotti

Bio Alberti (+) / Umbria (+) / Cooking Essentials (+)

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500 gr - 1.1 lb - $ 15.00

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borlotti beans
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Borlotti Beans

$ 15.00

Fagioli Borlotti

Bio Alberti (+) / Umbria (+) / Cooking Essentials (+)

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Borlotti beans from Poggio Aquilone in Umbria have been known and used as a health food since antiquity. Rich in vitamins, protein, fiber and minerals, this lovely spotted little bean is basically a balanced meal unto itself. Borlotti beans' buttery texture and delicate flavor make them endlessly versatile in kitchen. They are the basis of Italian minestrone, and can also be added to just about any of your favorite vegetables and herbs for a healthy soup, or paired with your favorite short pasta shape - like our maccheroni or anelli - for the classic Italian peasant dish pasta e fagioli. ...read more

Pro tip - soak beans overnight in room temperature water and they’ll cook up in just an hour in boiling water the next day.
In addition to borlotti beans, Bio Alberti also produce chickpeas, cicerchie (wild chickpeas), black beans, lentils, cannellini beans, farro dicocco, farro monococco, and orzo (barley).

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borlotti beans
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Organic Borlotti Beans Reviews

“a special variety of cranberry beans that cook up nice and plump—worthy of the time and effort you put into them.”

Serious Eats

“Borlotti (aka cranberry beans) are beautiful to behold and lusciously creamy when cooked."

Chef Camille Rodriguez

“Organic Bio Alberti Farm sits on 1,200 acres of rolling hills near the tiny village of Poggio Aquilone in Umbria.”

LA Times

“A little garlic and olive oil to finish and some crusty bread and you are SO good to go.”

Chef Camille Rodriguez

"The family, Guido + Paola, work extremely hard growing grains, chickpeas, lentils, various other heirloom beans."

Danielle Glantz

“In the picturesque tour around the entire property we could wander through legume fields rippling in the light breeze.”

LA Times

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What are borlotti beans called in the USA?

In the U.S., borlotti beans are often called cranberry beans. Don’t let the name fool you—they’re savory, not sweet. These heirloom beans from Umbria have a creamy texture and delicate chestnut flavor that makes them prized by chefs and home cooks alike.

What do borlotti beans taste like?

Borlotti beans are creamy, slightly nutty, and subtly sweet—similar to chestnuts. Grown organically in Umbria’s rich soil, these beans hold their shape when cooked and absorb flavors beautifully. They’re perfect for soups, salads, or a simple bean-on-toast.

Are borlotti beans the same as pinto?

They’re similar in look, but not in flavor. Pinto beans are earthier and mushier when cooked. Borlotti—especially Bio Alberti’s heirloom variety—are more refined, with a tender bite and rich flavor. Italian cooks (Marcella Hazan being the #1 fan) always choose borlotti for a reason.