An exquisite, white carrara marble mortar with beechwood pestle.
Created from a solid block of beautiful, white marble with delicate grey veining this mortar is handmade by Italian craftsman in Carrara, Tuscany. The stone itself is extracted from quarries only a few miles away.
The traditional genoese shape features four rounded 'ears' to aid lifting and moving around the kitchen. The beechwood pestle has been skilfully turned to create the perfect tool for crushing and pulverising herbs.
Due to the dense and compact nature of the carrara marble stone, it is less porous and therefore does not absorb liquid as much as other stone mortars. This makes it perfect for making sauces like pesto.
The traditional Genoese Pesto or 'Pesto alla Genovese' is made with basil, olive oil, pecorino, parmesan, salt, pine nuts and garlic. Crush these seven ingredients in the mortar using circular movements.
The mortar's surface is left untreated and unpolished as it has been done for centuries before. This remarkable and timeless piece will endure years of service and will be passed down to future generations.
The mortar has a 20cm external diameter and is large enough to make pesto for 3-4 persons.
Can also be used to crush spices and seeds.
Dimensions
Mortar
Length 'ear' to 'ear': 26cm
External Diameter: 20cm
Internal Diameter: 14cm
Height: 11cm
Weight: 4kg
Capacity: 0.85L
Pestle
Length: 20cm
Width: 5cm
Material and Care
Carrara Marble and Beechwood.
Clean pestle with a damp cloth and allow to dry thoroughly before storing. Not suitable for the dishwasher.
Mortar: Hand wash only with natural soap (Marseille/ Castile). Do not let acidic substances come into contact, such as lemon juice, vinegar and abrasive detergents. Not suitable for the dishwasher.
Due to the stone's natural properties some staining may occur.
Made in Italy