Consistency
Crystallised
Colour
Amber, often tending towards burnt Sienna and with greyish hues
Aroma
Fragrance of dried porcini mushrooms and liquorice, with a smokey final note
Taste
Not very sweet, overtones of soft toffee and liquorice. Vaguely salty aftertaste
Production area and period
Collected during summer and autumn in central-southern mainland Italy and on the Italian islands.
Tips for use
Perfect with pasta and meat dishes and for adding flavour to fish or mixed vegetables, either pan-fried or served in vinaigrette with oil and lemon. Excellent in herbal teas and hot milk, and with medium-mature cheeses like pecorino. Great with finger foods and sushi. Also a revelation in bean and pulse dishes and in soups.
Our beekeepers put their bees’ welfare first and only harvest honey if their reserves are high enough to ensure their survival.
