Botticino is a refined limestone sourced from the Dominican Republic, prized for its warm beige and cream tones that lend an elegant, understated sophistication to any space. The stone exhibits a fine, uniform grain with occasional delicate veining, creating a subtle visual interest without overpowering the design. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, Botticino excels in flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and architectural detailing. It responds beautifully to a range of finishes—from polished to honed, and brushed to matte—allowing architects and designers to tailor the look to their vision. Marmi di Carrara supplies Botticino in high-quality blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, ready for custom cutting and accompanied by detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine-grained limestone with a subtle beige to cream palette.
Botticino is a Limestone quarried in Dominican Republic, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDOLS00036. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Botticino suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Botticino per m²?
Indicative price from €120/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Botticino shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
