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Artisan heather honey from Marqués de Valdueza in Extremadura, Spain. Intensely floral, amber-coloured with reddish hues and subtle bitter and salty notes. Delicious with yoghurt, fresh cheese and toasted bread.
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TASTING NOTES
A honey with a character of its own
This exceptional heather honey ranges in colour from light amber to amber with reddish hues. It has a pronounced floral aroma that is intense and long-lasting.
The taste is sweet, yet distinguished by delicate bitter and salty notes. It is precisely this interplay that gives the honey its complex, distinctive flavour profile.
The honey has a liquid consistency. The extent to which it crystallises over time may vary.
The result is an expressive honey for those who enjoy bold flavours. It adds not only sweetness, but also depth and a surprising aromatic touch.
DISCOVER THE FLAVOUR PROFILE
The flavour chart
Brezo | Heather Honey
Floral · Intense and long-lasting
Sweet · Rich and pleasant
Bitter · Subtle bitterness
Salty · Light salty notes
Colour: light amber to amber with reddish hues
Aroma: intensely floral and long-lasting
Texture: liquid
Crystallisation: variable
The flavour bars are an indicative visualisation of the producer’s tasting notes, not measured values.
AT THE TABLE
What does this honey pair particularly well with?
Its pronounced floral notes, combined with subtle bitterness and a slightly salty accent, make this honey particularly interesting in the kitchen. Marqués de Valdueza recommends the following pairings, among others.
Yoghurt – A little heather honey drizzled over plain or Greek yoghurt creates a delicious combination of creaminess, freshness and aromatic sweetness.
Fresh cheeses – Especially delicious with ricotta, fresh goat’s cheese or other soft cheeses. The delicate bitter notes provide an appealing contrast to their mild, creamy flavour.
Fruit – Pair with figs, pears, apples or other fresh fruit. Its floral flavour and slight bitterness add depth to simple fruit dishes.
Mild meat dishes – Add a small amount of heather honey to a marinade or sauce for dishes such as chicken or veal. It lends an aromatic, sweet accent.
Herbal teas and infusions – A distinctive sweetener that also contributes floral and slightly herbal notes.
MORE IDEAS
Try this heather honey over warm roasted pears with walnuts. Or serve a spoonful alongside fresh goat’s cheese, a few thyme leaves and toasted bread. It also adds a distinctive flavour to a dressing made with mustard and extra virgin olive oil.
A TIP FROM MARQUÉS DE VALDUEZA
Honey & extra virgin olive oil
Toast a slice of artisan bread, drizzle with a fine extra virgin olive oil and add a little heather honey. The fruity and sometimes gently peppery notes of the olive oil create a surprising interplay with the floral, bittersweet and subtly salty character of this honey.
FROM FLOWER TO JAR
Heather blossom from Extremadura
This honey is made from the nectar of heather flowers. The bees gather nectar on the estates of Marqués de Valdueza in the Spanish region of Extremadura.
Heather blossom gives the honey its characteristic floral aroma and its unusual combination of sweet, bitter and salty flavour notes.
Before packaging, the honey is only gently warmed to below 40 °C. This makes handling, settling and filling easier.
As the honey undergoes no other physical or chemical treatment, it may gradually return to its natural solid state and crystallise. The degree of crystallisation can vary. This is a normal process and not a sign of spoilage.
GOOD TO KNOW
Storage & shelf life
Store the honey in a cool, dry place. Close the jar tightly after use.
If the honey has crystallised and you prefer it liquid, gently warm the jar in a bain-marie with warm water. Crystallisation is a natural process and not a sign of spoilage.
Shelf life according to the producer
Following a revision of its shelf-life policy, Marqués de Valdueza now applies a best-before period of 10 years from the harvest date. Previously, it was two years. Please refer to the best-before date on the packaging.
PRODUCT DETAILS
General information
Producer: Marqués de Valdueza
Origin: Extremadura, Spain
Ingredients: honey from heather blossom nectar
Production: traditionally produced
Processing: gently warmed to below 40 °C before packaging
Allergens and gluten: none according to the producer
Storage: store in a cool, dry place
Best before: see the best-before date on the packaging
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Nutritional values per 100 grams
Energy: 1165 kJ / 280 kcal
Fat: 0,0 g
of which saturates: 0,0 g
Carbohydrates: 74,4 g
of which sugars: 74,4 g
Protein: 0,6 g
Salt: 0,0 g
Average nutritional values according to the product information supplied by Marqués de Valdueza. Values are approximate.
Four exceptional honeys. Four distinctive flavours. All from the estates of Marqués de Valdueza.
| Content | 256ml |
| Country of origin | Spain |
