R'era 'd Minot Nomadic honeys of Roero
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The first encounter between the Bordone family and the bees took place in 86: at the time the father (grandfather of the current owners) and his two sons ran a farm, producing fruit and vegetables.
In the small community of Roero, the three had the opportunity through beekeeper friends to approach the world of the hive, receiving shortly after two families as a gift.
From here began an increasingly engaging relationship, first experienced as a hobby, which gradually saw them buying more boxes, arriving at a total of 600 families in just 5 years.
The two brothers decided to separate the companies and each continued on his own path, dividing the bees and continuing in parallel the cultivation activity, which remained always the main production of both.
It was only in 2016 that beekeeping gained the leading role, with the takeover of the new generation: Enrico and Stefano took over the business of their father Domenico, giving it a new life.
This is the start of R’era ‘d Minot, a reality that is young but with an old experience, which produces the main local honeys practicing nomadism throughout Piedmont.
The orchard part also remains, with apricot, cherry, madernassa pear, hazelnut, plum trees and the subsequent production of semi-finished products such as pears in Arneis syrup, jams and fruit juices.
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Each honey is produced in a specific place and at a specific time of year.
They practice nomadism, chasing the desired blooms within a radius of 100 km, that is in the provinces of Asti and Cuneo.
The honeys produced are:
- Dandelion
- Acacia
- Chestnut
- Linden
- Wildflower from hills or mountains
The first two bloom between April and May, while the others develop later, simultaneously.
These timings are however undergoing changes due to climate change, which year after year reduces certainties and production.
The last harvest is the forest honeydew, which does not derive from flowers but from the secretion of the meccalfa – a plant insect – or specific leaves; this is not called honey, since it has different origins.
In addition to honey production, fruit preserves and pears in Arneis are also available for purchase at the farm.
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The farm visit can be structured differently based on the group's interest, with a focus on honey production, fruit growing, or both activities.
When booking, specify which field you are interested in exploring.
Bees, hives and honey production
If you choose to focus on beekeeping, the visit begins with a brief introduction to the internal dynamics of the hive, using an educational hive.
From this you can observe up close the organization of the bees, the various sections of the internal spaces and the queen bee, all separated only by a thin protective glass.
You then move to the warehouses, where the honey extraction process and the operation of the various machinery used are explained, more or less in detail based on the interest and preparation of the group.
This is followed by a tasting of the honeys produced, with an analysis of the different characteristics of the varieties.
Orchards and preserves
The fruit-growing themed visit consists instead of a tour of the orchards, almost all of which are near the farm.
During the route you are told about the actions carried out throughout the year to ensure a healthy and quality harvest: chemical intervention is avoided except in extreme cases, always opting for traditional and natural methods.
After the walk you move to the tasting room, where you can sample the semi-finished products such as preserves, pears in wine or hazelnuts, depending on the season.
Get close to an apiary in action
By reservation, it is possible to visit one of the company’s apiaries wearing the protective suits provided.
The activity can be carried out by a maximum of 10 people at a time, but it is possible to divide larger groups among the activities and take turns, participating in each of the proposed tours.
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The origin of the name
R'era 'd Minot is a name symbolic of the Bordone family history, and literally means "Domenico's farmyard."
Domenico was the family elder, cousin of the founding father as well as owner of the farmyard in question.
In 1900 the inner courtyard where they still have their facilities today was used as a fruit and vegetable market, where farmers brought their harvest to sell, selected by local merchants.
From here the two young owners take the new name, which aims to evoke the peasant spirit of the past and bring honor to the family history.
What is the forest honeydew?
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Choose the visit based on your interests
Types of visits
- Orchards and preserves - €15 per person
- Bees, hives and honey production - €20 per person
- Orchard and beekeeping combo - €30 per person
- Visit to the apiary - €40 per person
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R'era 'd Minot
Nomadic honeys of Roero
Farm in Monteu Roero
R'era 'd Minot
Nomadic honeys of Roero
Farm in Monteu Roero
