Alessi — Vabene MMI31 | Stainless steel pasta tasting fork

There is an ancient, everyday gesture in lifting a strand of pasta from boiling water to taste it, a domestic ritual that belongs to the collective Italian memory. Alessi's Vabene transforms this moment into a small act of style: made of polished 18/10 stainless steel, its slender, elongated profile - 24 centimeters long and just 2.4 centimeters thick - moves lightly between pot and palate, restoring the dignity of an atelier to the kitchen. The signature is that of Miriam Mirri, an Italian designer with an ironic and affectionate sensibility, capable of viewing the most humble everyday objects with a fresh and inventive eye. Part of the Alessi creative galaxy - the one that has explored the boundary between industrial design and material culture for decades - the Vabene belongs to the Palinsesto spring/summer collection, a selection designed to bring lightness and narrative color to the seasons of outdoor dining and carefully set tables. At Stilmobili, we chose the Vabene because it perfectly embodies the philosophy of "necessary beauty": a kitchen accessory that does not hide in a drawer but is put on display, given as a gift with pleasure, and used with satisfaction every day. It is ideal for those who love to cook with intention, who see the kitchen as an extension of their aesthetic taste, and who seek an original, authentic, unmistakably Italian gift. Project notes: 18/10 stainless steel, polished finish. Dimensions 24 × 8 × 2.4 cm. Net weight 144 g. Design by Miriam Mirri for Alessi.