Amaro di Corbezzolo is an organic monofloral strawberry tree honey produced by Arbarèe, a family-run beekeeping farm in Simaxis, Sardinia. It comes from the island’s interior, where bees gather nectar from strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo) during their autumn bloom.
After extraction from the comb, the honey is jarred without heat treatment. It crystallizes naturally, forming fine crystals that give it a smooth, creamy texture.
The honey has a pronounced, lingering bitterness and an aroma with notes of coffee and rhubarb. It pairs well with artichokes and can be drizzled over seadas, traditional Sardinian fried pastries filled with cheese. A small spoonful can also be stirred into coffee, where its bitterness complements the drink’s roasted notes.
Producer
Arbarèe is a family-run beekeeping business operated by brothers Daniele and Andrea Cossu in Simaxis, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia. Registered in 2006, the farm specializes in organic honey.
The name Arbarèe comes from the old Sardinian name for the territory once ruled by the medieval Judicate of Arborea. The Cossu brothers practice migratory beekeeping, moving their hives across Sardinia to follow the flowering seasons of different plants. They produce single-flower honeys from strawberry tree, thistle, eucalyptus, asphodel, citrus blossoms, and sulla, alongside wildflower honey and honey from the island’s Mediterranean scrubland. Once extracted from the comb, the honey is jarred without heat treatment and allowed to crystallize naturally.
Arbarèe sells its honey directly from the farm in Simaxis and through its online store, which ships throughout Italy.