About this Honey
A classic Mediterranean honey, produced largely in Spain and France. Harvested in early spring, this honey is very light in color and sets into a creamy texture. It possesses a sophisticated herbal sweetness that is not savory, but fragrant, making it one of the finest honeys for pairing with Manchego or goat cheese.
Honey Characteristics
Salvia rosmarinus
Spring
Common
Mediterranean Basin
Intensely fragrant rosemary blossoms, fresh spring air, light honeyed wax
Smooth, transforming beautifully into a fine cream solid
Honey Profile Chart
Scale: 1 (Low) → 5 (High)
The Story
Standing undisputed as a historic crown jewel of the Mediterranean Basin, Rosemary honey is a sophisticated early spring masterpiece produced largely across the rocky fields of Spain and France. Derived from the delicate, pale blue blooms of Salvia rosmarinus, this prized variety is instantly recognizable for its exceptionally pale, light body. Driven by a high glucose blueprint, it features an aggressive crystallization speed, setting cleanly into an elegant, pearl-white creamed paste. On the tongue, it breaks away from simple table sugars, unleashing a magnificent, highly fragrant herbal sweetness that avoids savory weight to deliver a geometric performance built for fine cheeses.
Sensory Profile
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At a Glance
A Common variety, harvested in Spring, from Mediterranean Basin, derived from Salvia rosmarinus blossoms.