Orange blossom honey

Orange blossom honey from Spain by the Marqués de Valdueza estate

The orange blossom honey from Marqués de Valdueza comes from the estates of the Counts of Valdueza in Extremadura and Ávila. Amber-colored and lightly caramelized, it has a delicate floral scent of orange blossoms and citrus fruits. Cold-extracted, untreated, 256 g jar.

Orange blossom honey from Marqués de Valdueza is an amber-colored, lightly caramelized Spanish varietal honey made from the nectar of white orange blossoms. The bees collect it on the vast estates of the Valdueza family in Extremadura and the province of Ávila, where olive groves, vineyards, and orange groves have been cultivated for generations. In a 256-gram jar: a light, floral honey from Spain, cold-extracted, untreated, and bottled by hand.

Amber-colored, refined, aromatic

In the jar, the orange blossom honey appears as a brilliant golden amber, and upon tasting, it unfolds a refined, lightly caramelized sweetness. The fragrance opens with floral-citrus notes – orange blossoms and subtle hints of citrus, without the fruit itself shining through. You can recognize it by its light color and dense, yet not overpowering, aroma.

Because the honey is cold-extracted and has not been subjected to any physical or chemical treatment, it tends to crystallize naturally over time. This is a mark of quality, not a defect – place the closed jar in warm water at a maximum of 40 degrees for five to ten minutes, and it will become spoon-soft again. The aromas remain intact during this process.

On bread, in tea, or as a glaze for game poultry

On a slice of sourdough bread with butter, orange blossom honey is right at home – the caramel-floral sweetness carries the morning. In a cup of Earl Grey or herbal tea in the afternoon, a scant teaspoon is enough. It also pairs wonderfully with sheep's or goat's cheese and a few walnuts, as well as with a mature Parmigiano Reggiano.

As a glaze for game poultry, it takes very little: a tablespoon of honey, a splash of lime juice, a hint of garlic, and olive oil – this creates a sweet and sour marinade with which you can finish roasted chicken, quail, or duck until crispy in the oven at 180 degrees for about 35 minutes. It is also a classic tapas pairing for Spanish Manchego with dried figs – a drop is all it takes. You can find more honey varieties in the honey collection at nurgutes.de.

From the estates of the Valdueza family

Marqués de Valdueza is a winery owned by the Valdueza family, an old noble family that has managed its estates in Extremadura and Ávila for generations. In addition to honey, the estate also produces olive oil, red wine, and red wine vinegar – all crafted by hand, with respect for the land and animals. Romantics say that the Valdueza family is one of the last that still drives its cattle on horseback from Extremadura to Ávila.

Honey production has been part of the practice on these estates for many generations. This creates a fine jar of orange blossom honey, and pollination by bees is essential to the ecosystem of the vineyards, olive groves, and orange plantations. This multi-purpose use – wine, oil, honey, vinegar – makes the Valdueza assortment a small artisanal world of Mediterranean gourmet products from a single source.

Spoon-soft or firm, both are good

The orange blossom honey should be stored in a dark, cool place at 12 to 18 degrees. At room temperature, it is spoon-soft; with longer storage, it naturally becomes firmer – both are good, depending on your preference. Placed alongside a Spanish Manchego, the mild Beauharnais orange blossom honey, or a piece of dried fig, accompanied by a glass of dry Sherry or Albariño, a simple snack becomes a small Iberian aperitif.