Teocrium: Teucrium honey

Teucrium Honey, known locally as “the Gold of Ogliastra,” is among the rarest honeys in Italy. Its production depends on exceptionally rainy seasons, a rarity in Sardinia’s typically dry climate. The Teucrium marum, or Camedrio maro, is a wild aromatic shrub native to Sardinia and Corsica, thriving on rocky, sun-drenched slopes of the Supramonte region.

The resulting honey embodies the rugged landscape of Barbagia — aromatic, resinous, and slightly balsamic, with herbal depth and gentle sweetness. Its color ranges from light amber to deep gold, reflecting both its purity and natural intensity.

Elegant and expressive, with fresh herbal and resinous tones blending into light balsamic nuances and a delicate bitter finish. The harmony between floral sweetness and woody complexity reflects Sardinia’s wild Supramonte landscape.

Empfehlung:

Excellent with semi-aged cheeses like Pecorino Sardo, fresh ricotta, or rustic breads. Also pairs beautifully with herbal teas, Greek yogurt, or roasted root vegetables.

Azienda Apistica Reina is a small family-run beekeeping enterprise based in Oliena, in the heart of Barbagia, Sardinia — a region globally renowned for the remarkable longevity of its inhabitants.

Balancing family, work, and her deep passion, Tiziana Reina always finds time for what truly matters to her: crafting some of the finest honeys in Sardinia.

“Our product is made from natural ingredients and produced sustainably,” she told us – “Il nostro prodotto è composto da ingredienti naturali ed è realizzato in modo sostenibile.”

Depending on the season and weather, the Reina family produces not only Millefiori and Abbamele, but also Thyme, Teucrium, Corbezzolo (Strawberry Tree), and Asphodel honey – some of the island’s most prized and rare varieties.

With great respect for nature, Tiziana works in harmony with the environment. There are even years when certain honeys — such as Corbezzolo, Asphodel, or Teucrium — are not harvested, allowing the bees and their ecosystem to regenerate naturally.