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Le Api di Airole

Slow Food Presidio - Protection of the Black Bee of Western Liguria

0.1 km from Airole

Sustainable beekeeping by Fabrizio Zagni with the goal of protecting and preserving the Ape Nera del Ponente Ligure (Black Bee of Western Liguria). Slow Food Presidio since 2021.

The Ape Nera del Ponente Ligure is a natural hybrid of the Italian "Ape bionda" (Apis mellifera ligustica) and the French "Ape nera" (Apis mellifera mellifera), developed over thousands of years in the border region.

Fabrizio Zagni is also a technician at ApiLiguria and is committed to protecting the indigenous bee species and fighting against the Vespa Velutina.

Highlights

  • Slow Food Presidio since 2021
  • 2 Gocce d Oro in the Concorso Tre Gocce d Oro 2022
  • 3rd Place Italy among all Millefiori honeys
  • 1st Place Liguria in the Millefiori category
  • Protection of the indigenous Black Bee

Practical Information

Visit by appointment possible. Contact via email.

Best Time to Visit

Spring and early summer are ideal when bees are particularly active.

SpringSummer

Location

Via Repubblica 1, 18030 Airole (IM)

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