Miele Bio di Corbezzolo is an organic strawberry tree honey produced by Terrantiga, a beekeepers’ association based in San Sperate, southern Sardinia. The bees collect nectar in late autumn, when strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo) bloom in the island’s Mediterranean scrubland.

The honey is deep amber when liquid and turns hazelnut brown as it crystallizes. Fine crystals give it a thick, creamy texture. Its aroma recalls freshly ground coffee and ivy leaves, and its flavor is distinctly bitter.

A few drops on a slice of aged Fiore Sardo bring out the honey’s bitterness alongside the saltiness of the Sardinian sheep’s milk cheese. It also pairs well with smoked ricotta or can be drizzled over ice cream.