The Cavalieri family began farming wheat in select fields in Apulia and Basilicata early in the 1800’s. They were milling the grain by the 1870’s. Benedetto founded the factory dedicated to the production of first choice, artisan pasta using the best grain, innovative processes and up to date machinery in 1918. He introduced the “Delicate Method” for drying using hot wa- ter heaters and fans rather than drying on racks in the street, which was common practice. His dedication to quality has been handed down through five generations.