Castelfranco

 A specialty variety, castelfranco has perhaps the mildest flavor of all the radicchios. It is also the most beautiful, with purple- and red-flecked, creamy white leaves that unfold like a rose as the head ripens. Castelfranco’s subtle taste is often enjoyed raw, but that subtlety is rendered sublime when added to creamy soups and risottos.

Available November through April