Product Reviews and Ratings - Honey - Castagno Honey by Il Forteto from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in:From the Garden, Honey

Contrary to what many people think, a honey's color, consistency and flavor do not derive from the bee, but from the source of the nectar. Some flowers produce nectar that creates a darker and stronger flavored honey, while others yield a lighter and more delicate recipe. There are hundreds of different honeys from throughout the world, most of them named for the flower from which they originate.

Castagno (Chestnut) Honey is smooth, creamy, dark and rich, with the woodsy undertone of chestnuts. Although honey is the sweetest of foods, chestnut honey has an earthy, semi-sweet essence that is very sensuous. Italians spread it over Gorgonzola melted on bread. It is also an excellent choice as a glaze for sautéed chicken breasts or baked acorn squash.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(8), Unique(4)

Best Uses:

Cooking(5), Gift(4), Snack(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4)

Deep, Rich Flavor

By Rhona821

from Johnson City, TN on 8/12/2008

Pros:

Distinctive, Flavorful, Unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I brought back some chestnut honey from France and fell in love with its rich distinct taste. This honey from Italy comes close but does not quite replicate the depth of flavor in the French honey. Still, it is a wonderful taste experience- I like to use it in place of more mundane domestic honey in bread recipes- everyone asks what the secret ingredient is!

Wonderful honey

By Oregon Beekepper from Portland, OR on 5/26/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Anytime honey

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A surprising and wonderful chestnut honey. Better than the French varieties.

Oh my gosh!

By Gail

from Cary, IL on 5/14/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is such a unique and wonderful honey. A perfect match with fig tarts.

Floral

By shksprsys from US on 5/10/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful on EVERYTHING.

Castagno Honey by Il Forteto

By MO the honey lover from San Francisco, CA on 12/28/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Great in tea or by itself

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product. I have tasted even better Organic Chestnut Honey from Southern France. If you would offer it at a reasonable price I will buy it. Thanks

Delicate and earthy at once

By A fresser

from Washington, DC on 12/14/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Versatile

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Delectable; pronounced floral notes. Drizzled over cheese or just spread on an English muffin, this honey is amazing.

Amazing flavor

By nita from PT WA on 10/8/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is delicious honey. I bought it to drizzle over pears poached in chianti with thin slices of aged pecorino as a dessert for an italian dinner and it was perfect. Really different tasting honey. Delicious on toast and goes well with cheese, too1

This is one of the best!

By Maxa from Southampton, NY on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Drizzling on Gorganzola, In plain yogurt, On fresh fruit, on good quality toast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This honey is truly outstanding! Italian Chestnut Honey has a unique flavor not found in honey sold in the US. It's like liquid gold. Try it. You will not be disappointed.

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