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Botticino Classico Extra Marble

Marble

Botticino Classico Extra

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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Botticino Classico Extra up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

Style:

Natural Polished

Botticino Classico Extra is a premium Italian marble from Brescia, featuring a warm ivory-beige base with exceptionally fine, delicate veins of golden-tan and soft brown.

Botticino Classico Extra is a truly exceptional marble, presenting a warm cream base with a clean, uniform ivory-beige tone that radiates a welcoming glow. Across its polished surface, we find exceptionally fine, delicate veins of golden-tan and soft brown, tracing gently with a subtle, refined patterning. This extra-grade consistency creates a serene, flawless quality, offering beautiful warmth and clarity that elevates any space with its understated elegance. It's a stone whose superior Italian quality and remarkable uniformity truly stand out for discerning installations.

This distinguished marble is quarried exclusively from the historic Botticino region of Brescia, Lombardy, in Italy — an area celebrated for its rich geological heritage. Formed over millions of years, Botticino Classico Extra began as limestone, undergoing intense heat and pressure deep within the earth. This process, known as metamorphism, recrystallised the calcite minerals into the dense, interlocking mosaic we see today, with accessory minerals like iron oxides giving rise to its characteristic golden-tan and soft brown veining. It’s a natural masterpiece shaped by geological forces and revered by craftsmen through the ages.

At In2Stone, we believe in bringing this blend of natural beauty and timeless craftsmanship into your home. Botticino Classico Extra is an outstanding choice for kitchen worktops, luxurious bathroom vanities, or elegant splashbacks. While marble requires a little care – regular sealing and mindful use with acids – its ability to transform a room is unmatched. We approach every installation with passion and precision, from hand-templating to the final, precise joins and edging, ensuring your Botticino Classico Extra worktop isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly reflects our commitment to honest pricing and luxury results.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Botticino Classico Extra Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Botticino Classico Extra

What are the key visual characteristics of Botticino Classico Extra marble?
Botticino Classico Extra is a premium, warm cream marble featuring a clean, uniform ivory-beige base. Its distinguishing feature is the exceptionally fine, delicate veins of golden-tan and soft brown that trace gently across its polished surface, creating a serene and uniform aesthetic.
What design styles and colour palettes pair well with Botticino Classico Extra?
The warm cream and ivory-beige tones, complemented by delicate golden-tan and soft brown veining, make Botticino Classico Extra versatile. It pairs beautifully with classic, traditional, and even transitional kitchen designs. It harmonises with natural wood cabinetry, soft white or cream units, and brass or brushed gold fixtures, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
What kind of care and maintenance does Botticino Classico Extra marble require?
As a natural marble, Botticino Classico Extra is a non-foliated metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite. It requires regular sealing to maintain its stain resistance due to its porosity (0.5%-2%). It is also highly sensitive to acids, which can etch the polished surface, so we advise prompt clean-up of spills. While relatively heat resistant, it has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, meaning it can scratch, so cutting boards are recommended.
Where does Botticino Classico Extra marble originate, and what gives it its unique character?
Botticino Classico Extra is quarried from the renowned Botticino region in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. It forms from limestone or dolostone through intense heat and pressure, causing calcite crystals to recrystallise. The presence of specific accessory minerals, like iron oxides, contribute to the distinctive golden-tan and soft brown veining against its uniform ivory-beige base.
How does Botticino Classico Extra compare to other white or grey marbles, and what makes it a premium choice?
Unlike many white or grey marbles that feature dramatic, high-contrast veining, Botticino Classico Extra stands out for its warm, uniform cream-to-ivory base and exceptionally fine, delicate golden-tan and soft brown veins. Its 'extra-grade' consistency and superior Italian quality, derived from its specific quarry in Botticino, make it a premium choice valued for its serene, flawless appearance and beautiful warmth over more common dramatic patterns.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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