What is a Spizzicheria?
What’s a spizzicheria? The word, spizzicheria comes from “spizzicare” which translates into “nibbling”. To us, a spizzicheria is a casual place to pop in and enjoy something delicious with a glass of wine or beer.
Where did aperitivo come from?
In Italian culture aperitivo is an opportunity to open your appetite, to ready your stomach for the amazing food on the horizon. It’s believed to have initiated in Piedmont in the 18th century, when King Vittorio Emanuele II embraced a spiced white wine called vermouth as his pre-dinner drink of choice.
Is aperitivo the same as apéritif?
There’s a reason you should drink before dinner. The French call it apéritif and the Italians, aperitivo. Roughly translated, the term means “to open” or “opener” and refers to an alcoholic beverage that is meant as an appetizer.
Is aperitivo masculine or feminine?
The masculine words are: un cappuccino, un succo, un aperitivo, un amaro, uno spuntino, un cornetto, uno scontrino, uno spumante. The feminine words are: una cioccolata, un’aranciata, una spremuta, una birra, una pizza, una brioche, un’acqua minerale, una pasta.
Is aperitivo the same as Aperol?
Aperol is a lot lighter, both in alcohol and flavor, leaning more towards a slightly alcoholic soda syrup than a stiff drink. And Luxardo Aperitivo, the newest of the bunch to get into the U.S. (it only arrived at the beginning of the summer), is more on the Aperol side of the family, and perhaps a little bit sweeter.
Is there alcohol in aperitivo?
Traditionally, an aperitivo is a carbonated, bitter, and low-alcohol beverage, such as the Aperol spritz, which is made with Prosecco, Aperol, and a spritz of sparkling mineral water. More flexible today, orders range from wine to beer to a variety of mixed drinks.
What is Italian aperitivo?
In Milan and now more and more often in the rest of Italy too, Aperitivo is not a pretty rich affair with food ranging from grissini col prosciutto (bread sticks with Parma ham) to pasta salads, crostini and more. There is a vast choice of drinks you can order for Italian aperitivo, both with alcohol and without.
What to eat during an aperitivo in Italy?
Naturally, eating is essential during an aperitivo. In Italy, where there is a glass, there is also a little dish of something simple but tempting. There will always be a selection of salumi and cheeses, little focaccias, bruschetta and taralli.
How to host an aperitivo party?
If you have guests, offer cocktails in a carafe with ice and bring the wine bottle to the table so all present can top up their drinks. Naturally, eating is essential during an aperitivo. In Italy, where there is a glass, there is also a little dish of something simple but tempting.