We developed our new Thermo-Clad™ cookware and our kitchen tools drawing on over five decades of culinary experience, designing every element to provide years of great results in your kitchen. Available only at Williams Sonoma, Thermo-Clad™ is crafted in Italy to our precise specifications using an exclusive aluminum alloy that provides up to 35% better thermal conductivity than other aluminum-clad metal cookware on the market. Use this high-performance soup pot for everything from simmering soups, stews and chilis to making risotto. The included stainless-steel ladle has a pleasing, hefty weight gleaming polished finish. Pot and ladle are designed and developed by Williams Sonoma, and exclusively ours. Thermo-Clad™ technology ensures efficient, uniform heating with precise temperature control and no hot spots. Pot combines a polished magnetic stainless-steel exterior with an exclusive aluminum-alloy core and a 18/10 nonreactive stainless-steel interior. Ladle is made of nonreactive 18/10 stainless steel with a polished finish. Pot's ergonomic handles provide a comfortable grip and maximum control. Exclusive double-wall insulated lid keeps food warm at 150°F for 90 minutes. Ideal for all types of cooktops, including induction. Limited lifetime warranty.