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One of the signature features of Italy’s famous la dolce vita includes lingering over the table after the plates are cleared, and grappa, the country’s signature grape spirit, has long been a part of the experience. Aaron Wood-Snyderman, wine and beverage director at Four Seasons Resort Maui, which includes Italian-inspired Ferraro’s Restaurant & B...

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The art of the aperitivo is a centuries-old tradition in Italy. Translating to opener, the aperitivo isn’t just a pre-dinner drink; it’s a time-honored practice that serves as a bridge between the workday and the evening, a way to unwind and stimulate the appetite in good company with good food and drink. Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishm...

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In Italy, time with family and friends isn’t reserved for special occasions. It is a daily priority, often cultivated through aperitivo. On the surface, aperitivo is a pre-dinner ritual centered around small bites and a sensible amount of booze. It’s a fabulous excuse to show off your cooking skills with unexpected stuzzichini and wine pairings, or...

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The days when Campari was the only Italian red bitter you'd likely find at an American bottle shop or bar are now a distant memory. Today, liquor store shelves are lined with a constantly expanding selection of aperitivi and bitters in a Pantone color swatch spectrum of scarlet, crimson, cardinal, ruby, vermillion and candy apple. But it's an indis...

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Americans love the Italian taste, at least when it comes to cocktails. Among the most appreciated mixology drinks, leading the rankings is one of the aperitivo greats: the Aperol Spritz. Margarita and Old Fashioned hold the second and third spots respectively in the most consumed cocktails across the United States. The Drinks Business reported on a...

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Walk through the cobbled streets of Florence, and you’d be hard pressed to find an aperitivo table missing a certain ruby red-hued drink: the Negroni. It is the cocktail’s birth city, after all. The punchier, sultrier cousin of the Campari Spritz, the Negroni was born right here, on the luxe shopping street Via dè Tornabuoni, in 1919, when horse-dr...

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If you’ve ever been to Italy, you’ve surely encountered the tradition of aperitivo, typically a time before dinner to drink a bit, eat a bit, and socialize with friends. But did you know that you could go have an aperitivo for your aperitivo during aperitivo? What does that even mean? Aperitivo is actually three things at once. It can mean anything...

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Facenda Spirits, a new handcrafted limoncello distillery, is set to bring the Amalfi Coast to downtown Doylestown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owned by Chalfont couple Richard and Stacy Facenda, the distillery will offer a locally made version of the traditional Italian liqueur.  Richard Facenda has spent the last two...

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When you think of Kentucky, you think of bourbon, and a new distillery here in Danville is giving residents a new option to enjoy Kentucky’s signature spirit. The Luca Mariano distillery is bringing a taste of Italy to the bluegrass. In 2017, owner Francesco Viola’s dream of infusing his family’s Italian-inspired whiskey recipe became reality with...

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Grappa, an iconic Italian spirit, is deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural and culinary heritage. This unique distilled beverage is known for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities. Traditionally, grappa was considered a poor man’s drink, made by resourcefully utilizing the remnants of the winemaking process. Today, it enjoys global recogn...

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