Miemole, Stefano Zoccolan’s bee farm, is situated in Vinovo, near the Stupinigi nature park. Untiring and industrious, the bees mark Stefano’s life and he tends to them with the same care and passion they devote to their hives. The latter, faraway from pollution and intensive cultivations, render fine honey such as acacia, dandelion, wildflower, lime and chestnut. In summer the hives go up into the Alpine valleys for the rhododendron and high mountain wildflower, both Slow Food Presìdia, while in winter they find shelter in the milder climate of Liguria.
A range of natural products has grown up around natural products: non-alcoholic propolis spray, wild flower pollen and honey and propolis sweets, as well as two new personal care products, honey-based lip salve and hand cream.
Some time ago, Stefano introduced a crop of 6,000 plants of a very sweet variety of strawberry for gelaterie and patisseries.
Products are on sale at the AgriFlor markets in Turin, during Flor events and at Panacea shops. They are also available online through the company’s website.
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