Officina 1825 — Bormioli Rocco

The Officina 1825 collection by Bormioli Rocco pays tribute to the year the glassworks was founded in Fidenza. A 19th-century Italian apothecary spirit revisited: glass bottles with swing-top closure and a clear glass carafe for cellaring, home bottling or tabletop presentation.

What makes the Officina 1825 collection distinctive

Officina 1825 picks up the visual codes of traditional Italian apothecary glassware: shaped shoulder, embossed "1825" date, ceramic swing-top closure with rubber seal and metal clamp. The glass is thick, calibrated to withstand handling and the routine thermal variations of domestic service. The collection plays both the decorative and the functional storage angle.

• Thick Bormioli Rocco glass, Italian manufacture
• Swing-top closure with seal for home bottling
• 1.2 L format for the bottles and 1 L for the carafe

The most popular pieces in the Officina 1825 collection

A few formats account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Anthracite-black glass bottle with swing-top closure 1.2 L: AZ boutique's best-selling piece, the dark version that protects oils, vinegars and liqueurs from light
• Transparent glass bottle with swing-top closure 1.2 L: the clear version for flavoured water, home syrups or infusions to display at the table
• Transparent glass carafe 1 L: matching carafe for table service, wine or water, in the same apothecary visual style

Choosing within the Officina 1825 collection

Why the name Officina 1825?

"Officina" is the Italian word for workshop or traditional apothecary; 1825 is the year Bormioli Rocco was founded in Fidenza. The collection borrows the codes of 19th-century Italian apothecary bottles (shape, metal clamp, year engraving) for contemporary use: home storage, bar, cellaring.

Clear or anthracite bottle: which to choose?

The choice depends on the contents. Anthracite glass filters part of the light and suits products sensitive to oxidation: infused olive oils, aromatic vinegars, liqueurs and home-made spirits. The clear glass shows off coloured contents (syrups, flavoured waters, juices, kombucha) you want visible on the table.

Is the swing-top closure airtight for storage?

The ceramic swing-top with seal and metal clamp provides an airtight closure suited to storing oils, vinegars, liqueurs and domestic carbonated drinks. For long-term storage of sterilised products or active fermentations, check compatibility on the product sheet; the swing-top is primarily designed for home bottling and tabletop service.

Is Officina 1825 dishwasher-safe?

The glass body goes into the domestic dishwasher. To preserve the rubber seal of the swing-top closure and the metal clamp, hand-washing is often preferable, particularly after prolonged use. Avoid sharp thermal shocks that may weaken the thick glass.

The Officina 1825 collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Officina 1825 selection by Bormioli Rocco on AZ boutique for your home-bottling bottles and table-service carafe. See also our storage boxes and jars section.