This rigatoni are madre with durum wheat semolina pasta. The Verrigni family has been making pasta since 1898 so they know what they are doing. They profess their secret to make such high quality pasta is all down to the selection of the best Italian durum wheat from Abruzzo, and having tried their pasta we believe them!! Their Pastificio Rosetano has been certified IFS with the highest score possible Higher Grade.