BECOME A HONEY SOMMELIER!
The internationally renowned Honey Sensory Training, delivered by Beesources Italy and the American Honey Tasting Society, is now available for the first time in the UAE. Set in the elegant surroundings of Park Hyatt Dubai, this prestigious three-level program attracts a global audience, including chefs, culinary experts, food enthusiasts, and beekeepers.
This hands-on training offers a unique opportunity to refine your sensory skills through a dynamic blend of theory lessons, practical exercises, and honey pairing. Over four intensive days, participants will learn to accurately describe, analyze, and memorize the subtle nuances of honey’s flavor, aroma, and texture—perfect for those eager to deepen their expertise in honey evaluation.
Certificate accredited by the leading global entity
“Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey”
MEET THE TRAINERS
Raffaele Dall’Olio is an internationally sought-after speaker at events like Apimondia and EurBee, Raffaele has also been a teacher and professional honey taster since 2005, serving as a panel leader for the Italian National Register of Experts in Sensory Analysis of Honey.He is a beekeeper and animal biologist with a master’s in honeybee pathogen diagnostics and expertise in artificial insemination of honeybee queens.
With over 10 years of experience in honeybee research, he focuses on genetic conservation, pathogen detection, and product quality. He is a member of COLOSS and RNSBB, with commercial experience managing 150 hives in Tuscany and working with Manuka honey in New Zealand.
Carla Marina Marchese is an author, beekeeper, and founder of The American Honey Tasting Society and Red Bee Honey. She is also a member and instructor for the Italian National Register of Experts in Sensory Analysis of Honey, where she trained as a honey sensory expert. In 2024, she received the WISE WOMAN award from the National Organization of Italian American Women for her community contributions.
Marchese has appeared on TV shows including Dr. Oz, The Chew, ViceTV’s The Untitled Action Bronson Show, and PBS’s Weekends with Yankee. This October, she will feature on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners. James Beard award-winning author Rowan Jacobsen dubbed her the “Red Queen” in American Terroir for her passion for varietal honey.