Girasole - Organic Sunflower Honey

Giorgio Poeta’s Sunflower Honey dazzles with its bright, egg yolk-yellow color, evocative of the sunflowers from which it originates. It has a delicately floral and citrusy aroma while its sweet, intense flavor is characterized by notes of honeycomb and apricot jam. Sunflower honey crystallizes very quickly into a dense consistency.

One of the most popular times to visit the Marche countryside is July, when its rolling hills are famously ablaze with endless fields of sunflowers. The plants thrive in sunshine—their Italian name girasole means “turn to the sun”—and attract bees with their vibrant yellow petals and sweet nectar.  This honey is harvested from sunflowers grown along the Adriatic coast in Ancona and Monte San Pietrangeli, at elevations ranging from 0 to 600 meters above sea level.

Giorgio Poeta recommends spreading his Sunflower Honey on grainy toast, especially rye bread with salted butter. It pairs well with cheeses of an equally decisive character: buttery aged Asiago and herbaceous Taleggio. Sunflower honey is often used in baking and pastry, as it imparts its sweetness without compromising its distinct flavor.

Nota Bene: If you prefer a pourable honey, simply set the jar in a hot water bath and stir as it warms.