Pots made of “cotto di Impruneta”: timeless beauty

The beauty of terracotta pots - a traditional craft that never goes out of fashion - is unquestionable. This ancient material with its unique colour is ideal for embellishing gardens and terraces. Even tiny imperfections and colour non-uniformity can be considered as aesthetic features that testify to the underlying creative process, natural materials and skilled craftsmanship. In other words, Goti has chosen brand reputation over mass-produced artifacts.

The beauty of terracotta pots - a traditional craft that never goes out of fashion - is unquestionable. This ancient material with its unique colour is ideal for embellishing gardens and terraces. Even tiny imperfections and colour non-uniformity can be considered as aesthetic features that testify to the underlying creative process, natural materials and skilled craftsmanship. In other words, Goti has chosen brand reputation over mass-produced artifacts.
However, a widespread fear is that such refined items are not able to withstand harsh winters and frosts. But this is not the case. Trust us! Our pots and artifacts made from Impruneta terracotta will never break or crack, not even when left outdoors in freezing temperatures.
And do you know why? Well, let us explain the properties of the clays extracted from the Impruneta quarries, just a few kilometers far from Florence.
The soil of the Impruneta area is rich in marlstone, an argillaceous rock known for its high frost resistance. Exactly for this reason, the clays mined in this area - carefully separated from waste materials without the involvement of any chemical process – are celebrated for their “frost-proof” properties, to say it in technical terms.
Impruneta terracotta is also renowned for its permeability and porosity as the clays from which it derives are rich in calcium salts and carbonates. It is ideal for making pots destined to be buried neck deep in the soil as outdoor design features, thanks to its ability to endure extremely low temperatures (even below zero, typical of regions outside the Mediterranean area).
People often buy terracotta pots that do not bear the “Cotto d’Impruneta” mark only to find out that the quality does not match the price. But this is certainly not the case with GOTI Terrecotte pots! These are made of certified terracotta and are identified by the original Goti trademark and manufacture date testifying to their longevity.
To understand the remarkable properties and durability of Impruneta terracotta, it suffices to say that Brunelleschi used terracotta bricks to build the dome of the celebrated cathedral in Florence in the early 1400s. As we can see, the construction still stands the test of time despite the fact that it was built without supports of any kind.