An early bloom, when everything is more difficult

Tree Heather blooms very early, between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, when the colonies have not yet reached their full season strength.

Shorter days and unstable weather can make it difficult to fully exploit this bloom. That is why obtaining a unifloral Heather honey is never a given.

One of the first great blooms of the year. One of the most difficult harvests to obtain.

A micro-harvest tied to the season

In the 2026 Micro-harvest, pollen analysis detects Heather at 62% of the nectar-producing species and identifies the sample as unifloral Heather honey.

We do not try to obtain an identical honey every year: we follow what the bloom, the weather, and the bees' work truly allow us to harvest.

A honey with a bold character

The 2026 Harvest is dark, crystallized and homogeneous, with a creamy consistency and fine crystals.

The profile is warm, caramel, aromatic and spiced. On the palate, it is sweet, moderately acidic, and has a slight bitter note.

The character of Ligurian Tree Heather

Celle Ligure · Liguria · Italy

Our bees forage on the Ligurian coastal hills, where Tree Heather grows alongside many other wild species. Indeed, alongside Heather, the analysis also detects pollen from willow, thyme, chestnut, laurel, and other local plants.

How to pair it

Its warm and slightly bitter character pairs well with bold flavors.

Cheeses: aged pecorino and goat cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano, and blue cheeses.

Meat: roast or grilled pork, lamb, and intensely flavored dishes.

Salads: radicchio, walnuts, and aged cheeses, including in a vinaigrette.

Desserts: dark chocolate, walnuts, and chestnuts.

Drinks: black tea and spiced herbal teas.

Format

230 g glass jar.

2026 Micro-harvest – availability limited to annual production.