Museo del Bergamotto [ENG]

Museo del Bergamotto [ENG]

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Museo del Bergamotto [ENG] episodes

  • V. Giant ship photo
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    Giant ship photo

    Image of a ship docked at the Harbour of Messina, created as a “free harbour” by Emperor Ferdinand II of Bourbon, a far-sighted ruler of the time.
    1 min
  • U. Giant photo of an entrepreneurial family
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    Giant photo of an entrepreneurial family

    Portrait of a family of entrepreneurs from Reggio operating in the production and trade of bergamot from Reggio Calabria, highlighting international trade relations. The clothing of the owners and workers, together with the context, testifies to the prosperity of the territory. The six-pointed star represents the letter “V” of the initials of the Vilardi family .
    1 min
  • S. Label Collection
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    Label Collection

    Collection of artistic and characteristic labels, used to personalize the " ramiere " before shipping. The presence of brands of Sicilian companies is significant.
    1 min
  • R. Preserved Bergamots
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    Preserved Bergamots

    Bergamots preserved in a water solution, which inspired the creation of the first "ACQUA ADMIRABILIS" (admirable water).
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  • Q. First chemical laboratory
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    First chemical laboratory

    Chemical laboratory created for the certification of the DPO Essential Oil of Bergamot of Reggio Calabria , wanted by the buyers to guarantee the quality of the product.
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  • P. " Ramiere a giara"
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    "Ramiere a giara"

    Jar-shaped copper containers, called " Ramiere ", used to store bergamot essential oil in warehouses, manufactured in Reggio Calabria and its province. Note the particular artistic workmanship.
    1 min
  • O. “Saccoccio ” of broom
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    “Saccoccio ” of broom

    A bag made with broom fibre, based on a particular local method, with which artifacts, carpets, blankets and curtains were also made, because it is as resistant as nylon. In this case used to filter the Bergamot Essential Oil. The bag filled with the waste of the product abraded from the peel, was inserted into the "cone extractors" called “colaturi ” of copper , used to extract every last drop of essential oil.
    1 min
  • N. Press screw
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    Press screw

    Tool used for extracting bergamot juice, carried on ships to combat scurvy in sailors, due to a lack of vitamin C, or to fix the colors of fabrics.
    1 min
  • M. " Ramiere " for shipping
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    "Ramiere" for shipping

    Copper containers, called " Ramiere ", used to ship Bergamot Essential Oil all over the world, manufactured in Reggio Calabria and its province.
    1 min