Italian Brezzo Miele Italiano Di Castagno 500g
Harvest period: June-July
Harvest area: Piedmont
Consistency: Liquid
Color: Dark amber, with reddish hues.
Bouquet: Intense and pungent, of wood and tannin.
Taste: Bitter, pungent, tannin.
Chestnut honey has particular characteristics and properties. The color is dark with reddish hues and due to the high fructose content it remains liquid. The taste is bitter and for this reason it is highly appreciated by consumers who consider the sweetness of other types of honey to be a bit cloying. Chestnut honey is very rich in mineral salts, which is why it is widely used by athletes. It is one of the most suitable honeys to accompany numerous types of cheeses. Pairings Chestnut honey is one of the most used honeys in the kitchen and in combination with both aged cheeses (pecorino, caprini, Grana Padano and Castelmagno) and medium-aged (raschera, taleggio, tome). Also very suitable with ricotta.