The Production
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The Production |
Aperitivo Americano
Giulio Cocchi's original recipe Americano is more that just a
simple aperitif in the town of Asti - in fact, it is the aperitif
by definition, a piece of this century's local cultural and
gastronomic history. This is the original Americano, produced
without a break since 1891 according to an entirely natural
recipe: white wine aromatized with many herbs and spices, no
artificial colouring, flavouring or additive of any kind.
It is produced in limited quantities and matured for a year
before being put on sale. The new bottle in that form of the
classic clear glass Bordeaux shape is designed to be show the
aperitif's natural origins as a wine, quite different to other
inventive aperitifs based on alcohol.
Serve chilled in a tumbler or in an appropriate glass with a
twist of orange peel and if desired, ice cubes. A splash or soda
is indispensable to make the full aroma and perfume come out at
their best. This is the classic way to serve it, as preferred by
the "purists" who have known this drink for ever. The
Americano's natural refreshing qualities remain even when diluted
as a long drink; it's an excellent thirst quencher. The addition
of soda (or sparkling mineral ware) even brings it into the
"low alcohol drink" category.
Some barmen mix it with 1/10 of Aperol, or perhaps Campari, for
those who prefer a more bitter taste.
A natural House Aperitif in bars because of the easy-to-like
taste, the low alcohol level, and a natural facility as a mixer
with other good ingredients.
Giulio Cocchi Spumanti