Italian Rhododendron Honey

Product Quantity: 250 g

Producer: Apicoltura Manfredini

Glass jar with airtight aluminum seal

In the photos on the side you can admire the production process

Italian Rhododendron Honey

€15.90

A rare and delicate product, Rhododendron Honey originates in the Piedmont Alps, where bees collect nectar from flowers that bloom only at high altitude and for a few weeks each year. Very pale in color, almost ivory, it has a subtle yet unmistakable aroma, with elegant notes of red fruits and musk.
Its flavor is refined, slightly floral, and never overpowering: ideal simply spread on bread or to sweeten a herbal tea, especially on chilly evenings. It also pairs perfectly with mature, rich cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 30 months, Castelmagno, or Bitto, to which it lends a refined and balanced contrast.
Apicoltura Manfredini was founded way back in 1922 by Pio Manfredini, a true pioneer in artisanal honey production and processing techniques. The family's history continues from generation to generation, passing down secrets and passions, continually refining entirely artisanal processing techniques. Respect for bees and the local area are the cornerstones of their production. The honey is processed using traditional techniques that fully respect the product's physical, chemical, and organoleptic characteristics. Such a company certainly couldn't be missing among the most prized products of Emilia-Romagna.
Characteristics
With an almost ivory color and a soft, fine texture, Rhododendron Honey features a very delicate natural crystallization. Its aroma reveals subtle nuances of wild berries, mountain herbs, and moss, evoking the pristine landscapes from which it originates. Its flavor is clean, light, and short-lived, with a floral finish of rare elegance.
Pairings
Ideal for those seeking a refined and unobtrusive honey, it's perfect on its own, spread on rye bread or rustic focaccia. It pairs surprisingly well with long-aged cheeses, such as Castelmagno, Bitto, or Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 30 months, creating an elegant and harmonious contrast.