Aperol Aperitivo

Aperol is the iconic Italian aperitivo, instantly recognisable by its vibrant bright orange colour. It was created in 1919 by brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri, whose family company was based in Padua, and was launched at the Padua International Fair. Its bittersweet taste comes from an infusion of herbs and roots, including bitter orange, gentian, cinchona bark and rhubarb.

On the nose, orange zest and pink grapefruit mingle with soft herbal notes. The palate is pleasantly bittersweet, with zesty orange and gentle herbal bitterness, leading to a finish of lingering, lightly bitter herbs. At just 11% ABV, Aperol is light and refreshing, making it a natural choice before dinner, and it is the essential ingredient in the world-famous Aperol Spritz.