Armidda: Wild Thyme Honey

Wild Thyme Honey is a treasure of Sardinia’s highlands, gathered from the Thymus herba-barona, a mountain thyme species that grows between 800 and 2000 meters in the rugged landscapes of Sardinia and Corsica.

This honey captures the essence of the Gennargentu region: wild, aromatic, and shaped by wind and altitude. Its intense flavor and dense, compact texture express the purity of its origin.

The bees of Armie – Nicola Alpigiano forage among thyme blossoms in early summer, when the air is filled with herbal and floral notes. Each jar of Armida represents a concentration of mountain flora, artisan care, and the authentic taste of Sardinia’s natural highlands.

Intense and enveloping, with spicy, herbal notes of clove and magnolia that unfold into a balsamic, resinous finish. A honey with depth and character, evoking Sardinia’s mountain air and wild thyme meadows.

Empfehlung:

Excellent with aged cheeses, herbal teas, or roasted lamb. Also perfect as a glaze for root vegetables or toasted bread with ricotta or nuts.

Armie – Nomadic Honey from the Soul of Sardinia

Behind Armie stands Nicola Alpigiano, a devoted Sardinian beekeeper whose life blends craftsmanship, family, and a deep connection with nature. Together with his wife Maria Giovanna, he founded Armie — a name born from love: a combination of their daughter Ariana and the Italian word for honey, “miele.”

Their honey is not merely a product, but a reflection of a way of life. From the wild hills of Nuoro, Nicola moves his hives in harmony with the Sardinian flowering cycle — from Asphodel and Eucalyptus to the prized Strawberry Tree (Corbezzolo) and Wild Lavender. This nomadic rhythm allows each honey to express the authentic essence of its landscape — the dialogue between bees, blossoms, and the caring hands that guide them.

While Maria gives the project its artistic and soulful direction, Nicola embodies the daily devotion — balancing his profession in construction and design with his vocation as a beekeeper. Working often with bare hands, he approaches his bees with empathy and calm: “If you care for them, they feel it. It’s a symbiosis — between nature, the bees, and ourselves.”

This integrity extends to every jar: Armie honeys are annually certified and proudly submitted for evaluation, a testament to the family’s transparency and authenticity. Their dedication has been recognized repeatedly at Gocce d’Oro, one of Italy’s most respected national honey competitions organized by Mielizia and Osservatorio Nazionale Miele.

• Millefiori: Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2024 • One Drop (Una Goccia) 2022 • Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2021
  
• Eucalyptus: Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2024 • Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2023
  
• Strawberry Tree (Corbezzolo): One Drop (Una Goccia) 2025 • Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2023
  
• Wild Lavender: Two Drops (Due Gocce) 2025
  

Each award is more than a recognition — it’s a reflection of a consistent philosophy rooted in respect, patience, and authenticity.

Armie is more than honey — it is Sardinia’s heartbeat, bottled with love, care, and the timeless rhythm of nature.