APICOLTURA RIZZOLI

There is a silent world living among the meadows and forests of Val di Fiemme. A world of flowers, scents, tireless flights and small gestures that come together to create one of the oldest and most precious products of the mountains: honey. This is where the story of Apicoltura Rizzoli begins.

For over twenty years, Beniamino Rizzoli has cared for his bees in the heart of the Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme, following their natural rhythms and allowing the seasons to guide his work. His hives are located between 1,000 and 1,600 metres above sea level, surrounded by forests, meadows and alpine flowers that give the honey aromas and characteristics deeply connected to the mountain landscape.

Beniamino's approach to beekeeping is based on care and respect, with the wellbeing of the bees at its heart. The honey is produced naturally, without forcing the rhythms of nature, allowing the bees to gather what the landscape offers throughout the seasons. Each jar therefore becomes a small portrait of the valley: as the landscape and flowers change, so do the aromas, flavours and nuances of the honey.

Working with bees also means understanding and protecting a delicate ecosystem. Beekeeping thus becomes a way of telling the story of mountain biodiversity and the essential role these small insects play in the environment.

And you don't necessarily need to put on a beekeeper's suit to discover this fascinating world. At the Parco della Pieve in Cavalese, visitors can find an educational observation hive, offering the opportunity to see bees up close and learn more about their lives, their work and the organisation of the colony. A small window into the world of bees, designed to inspire curiosity and respect.

Among mountains, flowers and patience, Apicoltura Rizzoli keeps an ancient craft alive while turning it into a story of the local landscape.