€6-€12Bergamot honey in Reggio Calabria
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Bergamot honey captures in a small jar one of the most distinctive aromas of the Reggio Calabria coast. Its citrusy, slightly bitter notes evoke the seaside groves where bergamot grows, a rare fruit deeply tied to this territory. A meeting of local beekeeping and citrus cultivation, it tells the story of a bright, agricultural Calabria through a delicate yet unmistakable flavor. Bringing it home means sharing a unique aroma capable of turning a simple taste into a travel memory.
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What Bergamot honey is
Bergamot honey is a fragrant honey infused with the citrus notes of the famous bergamot grown along the coastal strip around Reggio Calabria. It may be produced by bees foraging during the flowering of bergamot groves or from local honey delicately flavored with the fruit’s peel or essence. The result is a light-colored honey with a fresh, floral aroma and a slightly bitter aftertaste typical of bergamot. It is often sold in small artisanal jars that highlight its connection to the local territory. On the palate it immediately recalls the scents of the citrus groves that shape the landscape of the Reggio Calabria coast.
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Origin and history
Bergamot has been cultivated in the province of Reggio Calabria since at least the 18th century, thanks to the particularly favorable climate of the southern Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts. For a long time the fruit was used almost exclusively for extracting essential oil, highly valued by the international perfume industry. With growing interest in local and gastronomic products, producers and beekeepers began experimenting with new ways to enhance it as a food ingredient. Among these, honey flavored with or linked to bergamot blossom has become increasingly popular, allowing the citrus fruit’s unmistakable fragrance to be captured in honey. As a souvenir product it is relatively recent, yet it is firmly rooted in the local agricultural supply chain.
This honey tells the story of an agricultural, fragrant Calabria, made of citrus groves overlooking the sea and small local producers. It carries the idea that even a simple ingredient like honey can express a very specific landscape. Giving or bringing home a small jar means sharing a unique aroma found almost exclusively along the coast of Reggio Calabria.
Where to buy
Where to find Bergamot honey in Reggio Calabria
It can be easily found in specialty food shops in Reggio Calabria and in stores dedicated to bergamot along the seafront and in the historic center. It is also sold in local markets and agriturismi throughout the province, often alongside other bergamot products such as jams, liqueurs, and essences. Some farms and small producers along the Ionian coast of the Reggio Calabria area offer it directly in their farm shops or during local food fairs.
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