THE PRODUCT
The Millefiori honey is for sure the most widespread honey and generally the most appreciated by the large consumer.
Contrary to what we are led to think, the millefiori is not a standard honey with homogeneous characteristics. It is a very typical product of every beekeeping, whose organoleptic characteristics vary considerably according to the production areas.
THE COMPANY
Facco Sonica Apiculture was founded in 1950 when the grandfather Siro began to “raise” bees as he did with all the other animals on the farm. At the time, the beekeeping technique was very rudimentary. In the summer months, the grandfather took some natural combs wisely built by bees from the wooden crates in which they were staying. In the following years it was uncle Luigi (Gigi) who transformed grandfather Siro’s apiary into a modern business. It is thanks to him that Sonia has managed to steal the techniques and the great passion for these small but so intelligent animals.
In year 2000 Sonia took over the reins of the business and, as Sonia says, “the story continues today thanks to the teachings i learned from the wise uncle Gigi” …