It is probably thanks to the distiller Antonio Benedetto Carpano, who created one of the first types of vermouth in Turin in 1786, that the beloved aperitivo was born, even though the habit of drinks before meals as we know it today began to spread only in the second half of the 18th century.

Aperitivo is a huge part of Italian culture, a moment to be enjoyed in a wine bar or at home. Making the ultimate aperitivo is easy, you just need to decide which foods you want to focus on. In any case, placing the ingredients in a proper way on a wooden or slate board is the key. Here is our guide for the perfect Italian aperitivo.