The products

Our world, our flavours.

TERRE AROMATICHE – AZIENDA AGRICOLA

The honey

The honey is the main product of Terre Aromatiche. Our honey selection is variegated with different honey types. Between these we have the classic acacia’s and linden honey produced in Gualtieri, hign mountain mixed flower honey produced in Serleveggio and the dainty rododentro honey, produced in Valmalenco at high altitude.

The blueberries

The blueberries, shrubbery part of the ericacee family, grow in humid forests, in sandy soils with high PH, rich or organic matter. Blueberries are fruits with great nutritional and medicinal properties, known since the 17th century. Our plantations are cultivated on the old terraces where centuries ago people grew rye. The drop irrigation system, is feed by a water spring not too far from the plantation. The blueberry field is made of 600 plants of different species. The blueberry Duke, that mature in july and blueberry Libery that mature in august.

THE Goji

Our production includes 30 Goji berry plants, also grown in the Serlevaggio area. Goji berries are the fruit of two closely related Solanaceae species. Originally cultivated in China, these are plants that produce lavender or pale purple flowers color’s and characterized by oval leaves that can be used to prepare infusions. The berries, tender and elongated in shape, are orange-red in color and contain from 10 to 60 yellow seeds. Goji is also an ingredient in many herbal remedies for ophthalmic use and is recommended for increasing energy, nourishing the blood and as a tonic for the liver, kidneys and lungs.

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The blackberries

Blackberries are berries made up of many small berries. The actual blackberry, the dark blue one, is harvested from blackberry brambles (Rubus ulmifolius). The system is made up of around 50 blackberry plants distributed on the various terraces. Blackberries are mainly used for the production of organic jams.

THE gooseberries

Gooseberries or Ribes Grossulariaceae, belonging to the Sassifragaceae family, are a plant that produces berries like currants but much larger, with a different flavour. The gooseberry, which can reach a height of about two metres, has branches with robust thorns and intense green leaves with toothed edges. There are several varieties of gooseberries: white gooseberries and red gooseberries. The white gooseberry has a greenish, yellowish fruit while the red gooseberry is a variety that has a red or reddish fruit.

Gooseberries have many beneficial properties, which is why they are considered a healthy touch for health and well-being. Furthermore, they are used as a basic ingredient in many culinary recipes.

The berries have a juice which, if drunk in the morning, is particularly useful for purifying the entire organism. Furthermore, it has mineralising, refreshing and thirst-quenching actions and stimulates the immune system. Its properties protect your body from infections and detoxifies, thanks to the presence of flavonoids which help improve the functioning of the liver.

The currants

Currants are a type of plants belonging to the Grossulariaceae family, which also includes gooseberries. The fruits are small berries collected in bunches and are rich in nutrients and beneficial properties for health. Currants are fruits rich in vitamins and trace elements, very useful for their antioxidant, purifying and refreshing action. Currants can be eaten regularly as fresh fruit, our farm uses them to produce berry jams.

THE Jams

Our jams are prepared in our laboratory using fruit coming exclusively from our farm and from organic farming. Blueberries, blackberries and currants and gooseberries carefully selected during the ripening season are used. The sugar used to prepare the jams is organic cane sugar carefully calibrated to maximize the flavor of fresh fruit.

Blueberry Nectar Juice

Blueberry nectar is the result of a transformation carried out using artisanal methods which involves low temperatures allowing for the best preservation of the flavor and organoleptic characteristics. Ideal for breakfast, it is the perfect companion to hydrate you with taste during the hot days of the year. The nectar is produced with blueberries from our farm.