Bebida fermentada de mel diluído em água — uma das bebidas alcoólicas mais antigas do mundo. Conhecida por vikings, gregos, romanos. Em Portugal, mantém-se em escala artesanal sobretudo em zonas com tradição apícola.

Tipicamente 10-14%, similar a vinho. Consulte rótulo para esta garrafa específica. Servir levemente fresco (10-12°C), em copo de vinho. Acompanha bem queijos curados, carnes assadas, sobremesas.

É doce como vinho do porto?

Varia. O hidromel pode ser seco, semi-seco ou doce — a Zimbro produz versão tradicional ligeiramente doce, evocando o sabor original do mel. Não é tão doce como vinho do porto.

Garrafa fechada: local fresco, ao abrigo da luz, em pé ou ligeiramente inclinada. Após abertura: frigorífico, consumir em 1-2 semanas para manter aroma fresco.

Hidromel Tradicional artesanal de Zimbro Licores Serrano, bebidas destiladas tradicional de Beira Alta, Portugal

Detalhe da hidromel tradicional de Zimbro Licores Serrano, textura e acabamento feito à mão

Hidromel Tradicional em contexto, peça artesanal da coleção Ra-Ro de Beira Alta

Zimbro Licores Serrano

Traditional Mead

Name: Traditional Mead
SKU: 01PT04ZIM0005
Price: 21.8 EUR

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UNCOMMON

The oldest drink in the world. The drink of the gods. Sounds epic, doesn't it? Egyptian pharaohs, Greek philosophers, Norse Vikings, Roman emperors, here's something they all had in common: as much as they loved mead, they never had the opportunity to taste this Traditional Mead.

Regular price 21,80 €

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Approximately > 2 weeks

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Traditional Mead

21,80 €

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The oldest drink in the history of the world made in a unique context

The oldest drink in world history. The drink of the Gods. Sounds epic, doesn't it? Egyptian Pharaohs, Greek philosophers, Nordic Vikings, Roman Emperors - here is something they all had in common: however much they enjoyed mead, they never had the opportunity to taste this Traditional Mead (hidromel), produced in a singular distillery in Covilhã (Beira Baixa, Portugal).

So, what makes it different?, you might ask.

Well. It's that - it's not epic at all.

It's intimate.

The mountain heather honey is indigenous to the Serra da Estrela mountains, where the bees make it salty, acidic, and sweet, with an amber colour. We watch them work, whispering. Masters of their craft.

Then, the ancestral fermentation methods of this honey are indigenous to Licores Serrano, where Artur Aleixo and his team have been perfecting their spirits for 45 years.

Without wanting to judge ancient civilizations, this mead is perfect for silent drinking. It sounds intimate, doesn't it?

Diameter > 10 cm
Height > 21 cm

Storage
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Temperature
Maintain a stable, moderate temperature.
Avoid extreme fluctuations to preserve the liqueur's aroma and flavour.

After Opening
Ensure the bottle is tightly sealed after each use.
For best quality and flavour, consume within a reasonable time (6–12 months).

Meet the Producer

A LEGEND RECREATED ON THE MOUNTAIN SLOPES

Inspired by the story of the warrior Viriato, Artur Aleixo is dedicated to capturing the authentic spirit of Serra da Estrela in liqueurs that support the local economy and promote rural revitalization.

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Inspiration and Historical Quest

In the late 1980s, Artur Aleixo chased an ancient legend up the slopes of Serra da Estrela: he wanted to recreate the secret mountain nectar that the hero warrior Viriato had tasted during a battle more than 2,000 years ago. He needed to find the plants, the fruits, but most of all, the forest’s spirit.

Creation of Signature Spirits

From juniper he created an aguardente called zimbro. Then he went on to collect and study the arbutus, the wild cherry, the heather honey, among others, forming a diverse catalogue of traditional spirits.

Distillation and Design

Today, Artur’s distillation process combines vintage copper pot stills with modern precision techniques. He sketches the bottle labels himself, valuing design as much as the first sip. His spirits catalogue has earned international recognition.

Community and Values

What matters most to Artur is supporting the local economy and leading rural revival through authentic taste and tradition. He paused operations only once, in 2020, during COVID-19 lockdowns, to produce alcohol sanitizer for a local hospital.