The honeydew mead is an artisanal delicacy obtained from the fermentation of a mixture of water and honeydew honey, carefully collected from farms located in the heart of the Vesuvius National Park. This territory, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and the richness of its volcanic soil, gives the honey a unique and distinctive character. The honeydew mead, with its intense flavor and aromatic notes, represents the very essence of Vesuvius nature, transformed into a refined and surprising beverage. Every sip is a sensory journey, telling the story of an ancient land and a millenary tradition.
Aged in wooden barrels Bottle of 37.5 cl Alcohol Content 13% Alc. Vol.
Water, Honeydew Honey
Contains Sulfites
Mead is traditionally known as "Honey Wine". In ancient times it was known as the “drink of the gods” and is probably the oldest fermented beverage in the world. We know of mead from ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and Viking Scandinavia, but there are probably many other products made in other places. Today, its preparation follows rational rules, but at the base, the ingredients are still the same as those used 2000 years ago: honey, water, and yeast.
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Honeydew mead, a beverage with millennial origins, takes us on a fascinating journey through time, uncovering the history of this ancient drink. Its history is rooted in ancient Greece, where it was considered the elixir of the gods. The ancient Greeks believed that honeydew mead was a gift from the gods to humanity, endowed with healing and beneficial properties. Over the centuries, this drink spread worldwide, taking on various forms and cultural traditions. Today, honeydew mead is still appreciated for its unique flavor and nutritional properties, continuing to be a beverage of great charm and historical value.
To produce honeydew mead, a fermentation process combining honey and water with the addition of special yeasts is necessary. Initially, the honey is diluted in warm water, creating a sweet must. Then, a selected strain of yeast is added, which will convert the sugars in the must into alcohol. This fermentation process can take several days or weeks, depending on the type of mead desired. During this period, the alcohol content gradually increases while the flavor and aroma develop. Once the fermentation is complete, the mead is generally left to rest for a maturation period, during which the flavors further balance. Finally, the honeydew mead is filtered and bottled, ready to be enjoyed. This artisanal process gives each bottle of honeydew mead a unique and rich flavor.
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