Elena Vasilescu portrait

Brașov, RO

Elena Vasilescu

Apiary since
2004
Active hives
62
Varietals
1

Biography

Elena tends linden-fed colonies on the southern slopes of the Făgăraș range. Her apiary sits within a protected forest reserve, far from any cultivated land or roads.

Philosophy

Treat the forest as the senior partner. The bees decide the harvest, not the calendar.

Varietals on offer

  • Alpine Linden

Available batches

Alpine Linden

Batch EV-24-07-B

Harvest

Jul 2024

Altitude

1,120 m

Yield

33 kg

Tasting notes

Higher-elevation lot. Brighter acidity, more floral lift, faster crystallization.

Alpine Linden honey jar — 250 g

250 g

19

Alpine Linden

Batch EV-24-07-A

Harvest

Jul 2024

Altitude

980 m

Yield

41 kg

Tasting notes

Pale gold, menthol-cool on the tongue, with a clean herbal close. Short flowering window this year.

Alpine Linden honey jar — 250 g

250 g

16

Alpine Linden honey jar — 500 g

500 g

28