About us
A breeding operation that follows the rhythm of seasons and lands
In the heart of Salento, Apicoltura Mille Terre produces high-quality nucleus colonies, queen bees and package bees, offering the ideal solution to meet the highest standards of your business.
Apicoltura Mille Terre was born from a passion for bees and for the many environments our work takes us through: from valley floors to mountain areas, every land gives our queens a different character.
We select our breeder colonies for gentleness, productivity and resilience, to offer healthy queens, nucs and package bees that settle quickly into your apiary.
We work with eight main genetics, chosen to suit different climates and needs, and we are happy to advise you on the best option for your area.
The founder
Salvatore Cleobi Quarta
Born in 1991 and a graduate in History and Philosophy, he is the founder of Apicoltura Mille Terre. He came to beekeeping in 2016 and, after several experiences abroad — where he specialised in raising queen bees and nucleus colonies — he started his own beekeeping business in 2022.
Co-founder
Fabrizia Marangio
Born in 1994, with a diploma in languages, she is a co-founder of Apicoltura Mille Terre. She came to beekeeping in 2019: she specialises in grafting and queen rearing, and teaches beekeeping to groups of all ages.
Partner
Piergiorgio Foggiaro
Born in 1993, he came to beekeeping in 2017, turning curiosity into a real passion. He trained in the field alongside an experienced beekeeper, gaining experience in raising bees and managing hives. In 2021 he founded Apicoltura Wild Area, a personal project built around bees. In 2025 he became a partner in Mille Terre, sharing its values and its mission of making the most of this land.
Beekeeper
Lisa Pulli
Born in 1992, with a degree in Education Sciences, she came to beekeeping in 2024. Born and raised in the countryside, she has always had a strong bond with nature, which for her is an essential part of life. Today she devotes herself to beekeeping with real passion, looking after queen grafting in particular: work that calls for precision, skill and care for the bees' wellbeing.
Beekeeper
Cristina Buttazzo
Born in 1991, with a diploma in fashion techniques, she began her beekeeping journey in 2023, drawn by the appeal of the world of bees and honey making. She joined the team specialising in collecting queen bees, and over time, with passion, she has steadily widened her skills and responsibilities within the business.
