METALLURGIA OTTINETTI - Aluminum pandoro mold – 750 g

This traditional mold features the characteristic tall, star-shaped form of the famous Italian pandoro.

Made of aluminum, it stands out for its lightness, strength and carefully crafted structure. Its geometric sides and deep grooves give the pandoro its elegant and instantly recognizable shape.

Features:

• Mold designed for a 750 g pandoro
• Lightweight and durable aluminum
• Tall, star-shaped and faceted design
• Made in Italy

Care instructions:

Before first use and after each use, wash the mold by hand with warm water, a little dish soap and a soft sponge.

Rinse thoroughly, then dry immediately with a cloth to prevent marks and preserve the aluminum.

Do not put in the dishwasher, do not soak, and do not use abrasive sponges, steel wool or harsh detergents.

Italo Ottinetti and the passion for aluminum

In 1920, Italo Ottinetti, born in 1898 and a veteran of the First World War, founded with several partners in Baveno— a charming village on the shores of Lake Maggiore, now in the province of Verbania—the metalworking company that still bears his name.

In the small factory, aluminum was processed through a complete production cycle: the ingot was melted to obtain a sheet, which was then rolled to form a disk. The disk was subsequently stamped or turned to create the finished product.

This was essentially handcrafted production of high-quality items, which Italo Ottinetti personally sold throughout Italy, as far south as Sicily. At that time, the range included cutlery, cookware and accessories for families, as shown by the 1925 catalog, the year in which Italo Ottinetti became the company's sole owner.

The business prospered, and the factory expanded to employ more than 50 people before the Second World War. Its workforce subsequently decreased as much of the production process was mechanized during the years of the economic boom.