Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni 5 Ounce Canning Jar, Set of 12

by Bormioli Rocco

• Set of 12 preserving jars
• Capacity: 5-ounce
• Made in Italy
• Dishwasher safe
• A great gift idea

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CFHM6
• Item model number: 357760MQ2321990
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,339 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #9 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Canning > Jars

Product Description

The fine tradition of the Bormioli Rocco Group coincides with the very history of glass: the first glassworks was established in Parma in 1825. The company has always demonstrated a great drive to pioneer innovation: in machinery, materials and design. Over the years it has developed a special talent, that of combining time-honoured craftsmanship and the passion of master glassmakers with modern industrial processes. Bormioli Rocco is the leading company in its sector in Italy and a great ambassador of the Made in Italy label on international markets

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable jars, but replacement caps expensive. November 14, 2011

By Palimpsest

Amazon Verified Purchase

PROS:
These little canning jars are adorable and display your canned goods to advantage. I used them to can a jelly that includes tiny bits of red and green peppers suspended in a clear, hot-pepper jelly. I planned to give half the resulting jars to friends for gifts, and keep the remainder to serve to company. With their thinner, clearer glass sides and more elegant shape, the little jars were an instant ooh-ahh hit with my friends and fellow canning aficionados. I also think that the higher-quality bottling helped convince the receivers of the gifts that the jelly was tastier and more special.

Each jar holds approximately 3/4" cup of liquid (allowing for a 1/4" gap at the top of the bottle), which is just about the perfect size for gift giving.

CONS:
The jars are made in Italy and use one solid, 56mm-sized cap (not a ring and lid), which aren't generally available for replacement at a reasonable price. The bottles won't accept any standard USA-made bottle caps. After googling, I found two places that sell replacement lids for $2.25 for three lids, which translates to $9.00 + a generous shipping cost of $17 for a set of twelve caps. If you're planning to give all your bottles away, this isn't a show stopper. If, like me, you expect to re-use some or all of the bottles, then you just need to factor the lid-replacement costs and availability into your bottling budget. I decided, instead, to switch to the one-cup Leifheit decorative canning jars and replacement lids (both available on Amazon), which when I factored in the costs of bottles, lids, and shipping turned out to be a few cents less expensive than the Quattro Stagioni. They're also equally attractive for gift giving.

RATING: I removed one star due to the cost and variable availability of replacement lids.

UPDATE (2/12/2012): Amazon is currently carrying the replacement lids at a reasonable price. Since I don't know if this will continue to be the case, I'm leaving my rating as is. I would recommend that you buy the replacement lids at the same time you buy the jars.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks aren't everything... October 2, 2011

By Ginger, Bella & Mala's Mom

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So...to first qualify myself. I've been canning for over 30 years - since I was able to walk & pick fruit/veggies from a garden. Historically, I've used ball jars with the 2-pc lids. So, that is my "expertise". I have never had experience canning with the single pc lid like these pretty jars had but I'm well versed with the english language & can read instructions pretty well. Anywho....over 50% of the lids didn't seal properly. The ones that did, only stayed sealed for a few days, and then popped. Too dang bad...these jars are meant to "sit there & look pretty", but don't expect much functional use from them. Will not buy again. They get 2 stars for looks & a big fat ZERO for functionality. Sorry~~

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great as baby food jars April 6, 2011

By LazoMom

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I purchased these jars because I decided to make my own baby food and these jars fit perfectly in our baby's bottle warmer, so I could pull a frozen cube of food out of the freezer, put in the jar and steam it in the bottle warmer, rather than nuke it. I love the one piece lids as well! Everyone always comments on how beautiful the jars are when they see me feeding my son with them.