Understanding the words · The pasta maker’s Journal

What does “artisan pasta” really mean?

Name: Raviolis au Citron de Menton
Brand: Pasta Piemonte

The word “artisan” is everywhere. For consumers, what matters is understanding what it actually means behind a fresh pasta product.

WHAT FRENCH LAW SAYS“Artisan” is a regulated professional status.

Under the French Code de l’artisanat, a person in the craft sector may claim artisan status when they can demonstrate a diploma, recognised qualification or professional experience in the trade they practise. Article R211-1 specifies, among other routes, at least three years of professional experience in that trade.

French Code de l’artisanat · L211-1 & R211-1 ↗

Look at how the pasta is made

Artisan production is not just about how a product looks. At Pasta Piemonte, pasta is prepared in our own workshop in Menton and worked in small batches. Discover our craftsmanship →

Identifiable techniques

Mixing, rolling, cutting, preparing a filling or shaping a raviolo are concrete operations. Explaining these techniques makes it possible to talk about craftsmanship without relying on a word on a label. See our artisan fresh pasta →

Know who makes it

To understand an artisan product, you can also look for the maker, the workshop and the craft. Pasta Piemonte practises the pasta-making craft in Menton; Luisa Delpiano Inversi has held the title of Maître Artisan since 2024. Discover the pasta-maker craft → Get hands-on in a workshop →