Asphodel Honey 500g - Apicoltura Roberto Arru

The honey of the gods, from the oldest Sardinia

The DIMÒNIU Asphodel Honey from Roberto Arru Beekeeping is one of the most distinctive monofloral honeys of Sardinian production. Known since ancient times as the "honey of the gods" — according to Greek tradition, asphodel was the plant of the realm of the blessed — it comes from the nectar of asphodel (Asphodelus spp.), one of the most widespread and rooted plants in the territory of Austis, in Barbagia.

The result is a honey of rare delicacy: a refined aromatic profile, sweet and at the same time slightly citrusy, with a very light and crystalline color that tends to white during crystallization.

Artisanal quality and territory

Asphodel is one of the most emblematic floral essences of inland Sardinia. Roberto Arru Beekeeping enhances this natural resource through selective harvesting and careful hive management to ensure the purity of the final product, guaranteeing a honey that faithfully expresses the character of the Barbagia landscape.

Recommended pairings

Asphodel honey, thanks to its natural delicacy, pairs elegantly with fresh and dried fruit, and is best enjoyed with fresh cheeses or soft pasta with a mild flavor. It is also suitable as a fine sweetener in infusions, aromatic teas, and yogurt, where its lightness does not alter the base flavors.

500g

origin: Italy (Sardinia, NU)