Italian kitchen appliance manufacturer Bertazzoni recently announced the launch of more than 100 new products, marking the largest number of introductions in one year for the brand. This rising interest in kitchen upgrades after months in quarantine have seen a 37% increase in visitors since March on the Bertazzoni website, and a 49% increase in kitchen appliance interest among Pinterest users since March.
The wine cabinet, with separate temperature control for red and white wines, storage for bigger bottles like champagne on all shelves, and a UV-protected glass door to safely showcase one’s collection. The product is ideal for today’s stay-at-home social life, from “Zoom happy hours” to “Aperitivo at Home.”
For homeowners with small kitchens, Bertazzoni’s new 24” built-in oven offers 2.7 cubic square feet – one of the largest capacities in the category.
Bertazzoni’s new built-in ovens present clean, architectural lines whether stacked horizontally or vertically.
Left, Bertazzoni’s Steam Oven provides steam-assisted convection cooking, sealing in flavors and maintaining nutrients and texture. Right, the Warming Drawer keeps food items at a desired temperature while other dishes are cooking. In 2020, Bertazzoni has observed increased consumer demand in auxiliary products that complement the traditional range as the primary cooking appliance.
Bertazzoni’s new induction cooktops provide quick heat, precise control, and easy cleanup. Induction is an increasingly popular choice in the North American market.
All Convection Wall Oven models offer distinctly styled new handles, knobs, panorama windows, a dual-diagonal convection system with best-in-class heat distribution and new user interfaces.
Gas cooktop options include Bertazzoni’s Drop-in Cooktops (36” and 30”) – available for the Professional Series and Master Series with XT and XV models featuring side mounted metal control knobs – and XV Front-Control Gas Cooktops (36”, 30”, and 24”).
The new Chimney Hoods offer 24”, 30” and 36” iterations. Thoughtful features include a three-speed motor, LED lights, aluminum mesh filters and a duct cover.
The Master Series offers commercial-inspired looks for kitchens focused on practical elegance.
“Since 1882, Bertazzoni has built a reputation based on quality engineering and a deep passion for food. Always innovating, we are proud to introduce the largest line up of built-in food and beverage preservation columns in the market, inclusive of refrigeration, freezer and wine columns,” Nicola Bertazzoni, Chief Commercial Officer and sixth generation family member said in a statement. “Bertazzoni has virtually renewed its entire product portfolio in the last 24 months to ensure the complete design harmonization of all product suites. The revitalization of the built-in portfolio lets homeowners create a unique visual dialogue between all appliances. With this latest expansion, Bertazzoni offers the widest range of harmonized products, in three distinct styles, which gives homeowners a paintbrush to create a kitchen that is an expression of their taste and aspiration.”
Bertazzoni’s first-ever Built-in Refrigerator, Freezer, & Wine Cabinet, and Built-in Cooking Appliances (Wall Ovens, Cooktops, Rangetops), which include Specialty Ovens like Steam Ovens & Speed Ovens are among the new releases. Bertazzoni reports that Specialty Ovens, when sold as an add-on to the range, doubled in sales when comparing 2017 to 2020, suggesting homeowners who are cooking more are seeking auxiliary ovens for greater functionality and an elevated cooking experience.