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Pink lettuce? You bet! This might be one of the most stunning radicchios to light up the darkest days of winter. This variety takes a long time to mature and only turns pink as temperatures get cold. You’ll probably only find it at winter farmers markets and on the plates of the most discerning of restaurants. Trust us, this beauty will make you smile.
La Rosa del Veneto radicchio is a full, loose head made up of many layers of thin, pink leaves connected to a single, white base. The leaves are smooth, soft, crisp, and are primarily known for their unusual, light pink coloring. In the center of each leaf, a prominent mid-rib extends from the base of the head and spreads out into smaller veins across the leaf’s surface. The white mid-rib has a firm, crunchy, and aqueous consistency. La Rosa del Veneto radicchio, depending on cultivation methods, generally has a crisp, silky texture similar to butter lettuce and is known for its sweeter taste in comparison to other radicchio varieties. Along with its sweeter characteristics, the variety still maintains a sharp, subtle bitterness with light floral notes.
