White Carrara Marble Mortar - 16 cm - Genovese Model - with Beech Wood Pestle

The 16 cm Bembo Carrara white marble mortar is the most versatile size in the collection, ideal for preparing Genoese pesto, sauces and condiments for up to 3 people. Thanks to its dimensions, it represents the perfect balance between practicality, stability and processing capacity.

Made according to the traditional Genoese model, it is crafted from carefully worked and hand-finished Carrara white marble. The perfectly smooth inner surface allows ingredients to be crushed without absorbing aromas or moisture, preserving their fragrances, texture, and flavor.

For centuries, the mortar has been one of the iconic tools of Italian cuisine. Even today, it is the best method for processing basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, aromatic herbs, and spices, preserving the natural aromas of the ingredients without the overheating caused by electric blades.

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 perfect preparations.

The 16 cm mortar is ideal for preparing Genoese pesto, walnut sauce, agliata, citrus pesto, chimichurri, and many other traditional sauces. It is also perfect for crushing spices, pepper, aromatic herbs, and dried fruit, making it an indispensable tool for those who love to cook according to tradition.

Each Bembo mortar is made from natural marble, which is why each piece features unique veins and nuances. Carefully finished and packaged in elegant packaging, it is designed to last over time and also makes a refined gift idea.