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Forget sweet, clear blossom honey. Forest honey is its ‘counterpart’: intense, rich, mineral-like and with a depth you won’t find in any other honey. This is the essence of the forest, captured in a jar.
The Story: At Kelvini, Italian Artisan, we’re always on the lookout for products that tell a story that goes beyond simply being ‘delicious’. Forest honey is one such product. It is not made from flower nectar, but from the ‘honeydew’ that insects leave behind on the leaves of trees. The result is a rare, almost black honey with a complex flavour reminiscent of resin, malt and dried figs.
Agricola Sandoro harvests this honey in unspoilt forests where the bees are given the time to produce a top-quality product. Because forest honey naturally contains far less sugar and has a high mineral content, it is a favourite with chefs and food connoisseurs. It is a powerful ingredient that not only comes into its own on a slice of bread, but really shines when paired with savoury flavours.
Why we have chosen this Melata di Bosco:
Rare & Complex: A deep, malty flavour you won’t find anywhere else.
Rich in minerals: A healthier and less sweet alternative to standard blossom honey.
Traditional Harvesting Process: Directly from the beekeepers at Agricola Sandoro, with no industrial processing.
Kelvini’s Gastronomic Tip: This is the perfect honey to serve with a cheese platter.
Specifications:
Selected by: Kelvini, Italian Artisan
Origin: Italy (Agricola Sandoro)
Texture: Liquid, dark in colour, almost syrupy.
Storage instructions: Store in a cool, dark place.
The Kelvini Tip: This honey is too intense for tea. Use it like a chef: drizzle a little Melata di Bosco over a mature Pecorino or a blue-veined cheese (such as Gorgonzola). The combination of the cheese’s saltiness and the resinous, malty notes of this honey is simply divine. A spoonful stirred into a sauce for game dishes also adds an unprecedented depth of flavour.
