Carrara White Marble Mortar - 20 cm - Genoese Model - with Beechwood Pestle

The Bembo 20 cm Carrara white marble mortar is the most popular model in the collection, chosen by those who want to prepare pesto alla Genovese and traditional recipes with maximum comfort. Thanks to its generous dimensions and the weight of the marble, it offers excellent stability during preparation and is ideal for making pesto, sauces, and dressings for 5-6 people.

Crafted according to the traditional Genoese model, it is made from precious Carrara white marble and hand-finished with the care that distinguishes every Bembo product. The perfectly smooth internal surface allows ingredients to be ground without absorbing aromas or moisture, preserving the authentic flavor and properties of the raw materials.

For centuries, the mortar has been one of the symbolic tools of Italian cuisine. Even today, it represents the best method for processing basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, herbs, and spices, preserving their aromas, texture, and quality 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 together with a wooden pestle, considering it the ideal tool for achieving perfect preparations.

The 20 cm mortar is the ideal choice for those who love to cook traditionally, for families, and for gastronomy enthusiasts who want a stable, capacious, and long-lasting tool. Besides pesto alla Genovese, it is perfect for preparing walnut sauce, agliata, citrus pesto, chimichurri, and numerous other sauces, as well as for crushing spices, herbs, and dried fruit.

Each Bembo mortar is made from natural marble, which is why each piece has unique veins and shades. Carefully finished and packaged in elegant packaging, it represents an authentic Italian traditional utensil and a refined gift idea.