More about the Honey
Acacia honey is one of the most precious treasures of Italian beekeeping. With its light...
Honey was humanity's first sweetener, and for millennia it has traveled across continents and cultures, becoming a fundamental ingredient in culinary traditions spanning from ancient Mesopotamia to modern ethnic cuisines. Each culture has developed a unique relationship with this golden nectar, creating dishes that tell stories of peoples, migrations, and commercial exchanges.
Italy is a true treasure trove of beekeeping biodiversity, with over 50 honey varieties that reflect the botanical and climatic richness of the peninsula. From the Alps to Sicily, each region offers unique honeys that tell the story of the territory, seasonal blooms, and ancient beekeeping traditions.
Every jar of honey we purchase tells a bigger story than what appears on the surface. Behind that golden sweetness lies a complex ecosystem of relationships between bees, plants, territory, and human communities. Our purchase choices are never neutral: they can support practices that regenerate biodiversity and protect pollinators, or contribute to systems that impoverish the environment.
Honey is revolutionizing the world of contemporary mixology, bringing sophistication, aromatic complexity, and a touch of naturalness to glasses that industrial syrups simply cannot offer. The world's best bartenders have rediscovered this millennial ingredient, creating cocktails that celebrate the organoleptic richness of each honey variety and its ability to enhance the finest spirits.
Honey is not just a natural sweetener, but also one of the most versatile and effective ingredients for marinating meat and fish. This ancient culinary technique, rediscovered by modern gastronomy, completely transforms the texture and flavor of proteins, delivering dishes with refined taste and surprisingly tender consistency.
