Carrara White Marble Mortar - 10 cm - Genoese Model - with Beechwood Pestle

The 10 cm Bembo Carrara white marble mortar is a compact utensil, crafted according to the traditional Genoese model and carefully finished to offer precision and lasting durability.

Carved from Carrara white marble, it features a perfectly smooth internal surface that allows ingredients to be ground without absorbing aromas or moisture, preserving their natural scents and characteristics. Each mortar is made from natural marble and is distinguished by its unique veining, making each piece one-of-a-kind.

For centuries, the mortar has been one of the fundamental tools in the kitchen. Even today, it represents the best method for grinding spices and aromatic herbs, keeping their aromas and essential oils intact.

Bartolomeo Scappi, in his famous treatise Opera dell'arte del cucinare, recommended using a smooth marble mortar with a wooden pestle, considering it the ideal tool for achieving quality preparations.

Thanks to its compact size, the 10 cm mortar is ideal for grinding peppercorns, coarse salt, spices, dried aromatic herbs, seeds, berries, and botanicals. It is a practical, elegant, and always ready-to-use tool, perfect for both cooking and mixology enthusiasts.

Each Bembo mortar is carefully finished and packaged in elegant packaging, also making it an ideal gift.