Aperol Spritz (Italy)
Aperol Spritz is the most famous cocktail made with Aperol.
It consists of Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of Soda, and is served with Ice cubes and Orange slices.
Aperol Flavors
 Lemon Zest |
 Orange |
 Rhubarb |
 Bitter Herbs |
Aperol has a distinctive bitter taste, which is the characteristic of many Italian aperitifs.
It has a prominent citrusy flavor, primarily derived from sweet and bitter oranges.
Aperol also have herbal notes, including a blend of botanicals that contribute to its unique taste.
Aperol Profile
Aperol is sweet with bitter aftertaste.
| SUGAR: | 250g/l |
| BODY: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium Pluss |
| ALCOHOL | 11% |
 |
Serving temperature: 4°C 40°F As cold as possible |
Aperol Food Pairing
 Meditation Aperitif |
 Tapas |
 Seafood |
 Sandwich |
The red-orange color and intense bitter sweet taste makes Aperol a classic Aperitivo.
An aperitif ritual born in Veneto:
Aperol Spritz served with Cicchetti (tiny local sandwiches).
About Aperol Spritz
Aperol was created in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers in Padua, Italy. It is now produced by the Campari Group.
Aperol typically has a lower alcohol content compared to spirits, making it suitable for aperitif-style drinks. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is usually around 11%.
Popular Uses
Aperol Spritz is the most famous and popular cocktail made with Aperol. It typically consists of Aperol, Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), and a splash of soda water. It's served over ice and garnished with an orange slice.
Aperol can be used as a substitute for Campari in a Negroni cocktail, providing a milder and less bitter variation of the classic drink.
Perfect Mix
How to mix a perfect Aperol Spritz?
This method avoids the Aperol settling at the bottom:
- Fill a wine glass with ice
- Add Prosecco and Aperol in equal parts
- Add a dash of Soda
- Add an Orange slice
Enjoy!
Wine Region Veneto
The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.
The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
11% Corvina (Amarone) |
27% Glera (Prosecco) |
Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG wine regions:
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Colli di Conegliano DOCG
- Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Montello Rosso DOCG
- Piave Malanotte DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Soave Superiore DOCG
Soil |
Climate |
Calcareous. |
Mild Continental |