White Carrara Marble Mortar - 18 cm - Genovese Model - with Beech Wood Pestle

The 18 cm Bembo Carrara white marble mortar is the ideal choice for those who love preparing Genoese pesto and traditional recipes with greater ease. Its size makes it perfect for preparing portions for up to 4 people, offering a large working surface and excellent control during use.

Made according to the traditional Genoese model, it is crafted from carefully worked and hand-finished Carrara white marble. The perfectly smooth internal surface allows ingredients to be crushed without absorbing flavors or moisture, preserving the authentic taste and properties of the raw materials.

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

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

The 18 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, becoming an indispensable tool for those who wish to cook according to tradition.

Each Bembo mortar is made of natural marble, which is why each piece has unique veins and shades. Carefully finished and packaged in elegant packaging, it is designed to accompany everyday cooking and also makes a prestigious gift idea.