The essence of tradition: Tenuta Maryamado's Pasta Journey

23 September 2024

"Pasta brings peace to the home": wheat as a symbol of life and abundance, a story that connects the past and the present.

My father often loved reminiscing about a saying from his grandfather: 'Pasta brings peace to the home,' as it delights everyone and truly unites families. However, over time, we’ve become more discerning; we no longer settle for just any pasta dish. Now, we pay close attention to the types of flour, the quality of the wheat, and, last but not least, the shapes, since each shape complements a specific recipe best.

As a result, we are becoming more inclined to invest in quality, learning to recognize and appreciate producers that treat wheat with respect, such as Tenuta Maryamado. Here, each grain embodies a rich symbolic heritage, transformed into pasta that serves not just as sustenance but also as a tribute to the history and culture of the Mediterranean. Produced using traditional artisanal methods, this wheat creates a genuine connection to our cultural and spiritual roots. Enjoying pasta from Tenuta Maryamado means savoring centuries of history in every bite.

Wheat has long been a symbol of prosperity and fertility, celebrated and honored across various fields of human knowledge and endeavor. Art, for example, reveals the profound significance that humanity has historically attributed to wheat.

For millennia, the harvest has been revered not only as a pivotal moment in the agricultural cycle but also as a powerful artistic symbol. It represents the culmination of a year’s labor—a moment of gathering that embodies effort, dedication, fulfillment, and abundance. As early as 1400 BC, the Egyptians depicted the wheat harvest in their hieroglyphs, perceiving this act as a reflection of the life cycle and a connection to the divine. This symbolism has evolved over time, ensuring that wheat remains central to both artistic and spiritual iconography.

In modern times, wheat and the harvest have inspired new interpretations in the works of renowned artists. Vincent Van Gogh, for example, dedicated several paintings to the themes of harvesting and wheat, including the iconic "The Harvest" from 1888 and the evocative "Wheatfield with Crows" from 1890. In these pieces, wheat emerges as a symbol of life, struggle, and hope—golden grains glistening under the sun, transforming into nourishment for both the body and soul. For Van Gogh, the wheat fields represented the cycle of life, with ripe wheat ready for harvest marking the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. The harvest, with its rich golden tones, became a symbol of human resilience and the beauty found in simplicity.

Like a painter capturing the essence of wheat in their art, Tenuta Maryamado transforms each harvest into exceptional pasta, where the quality of the raw materials and the artistry of craftsmanship come together to create a product that embodies true artistry, evident in the perfection of every individual shape. Inspired by the artistic tradition of harvesting, Tenuta Maryamado elevates the simplicity of wheat into a remarkable culinary masterpiece. In the hands of skilled artisans, wheat undergoes a transformation, gaining new life and meaning as it takes on various shapes—some almost celebratory.

Through its pasta, Tenuta Maryamado weaves a story of dedication, hope, and abundance. This narrative begins in the golden wheat fields and culminates on our tables, uniting past and present, art and everyday life.