Italy
Asahi Super Dry 0.0% Non-Alcoholic Lager 6-Pack
Pale malt and a light grain note open a clean, restrained aroma. The palate is crisp and briskly carbonated, with gentle malt sweetness quickly giving way to the distinctly dry profile. Mild hop bitterness keeps the finish sharp without adding weight. The overall impression is light, refreshing and precise. Serve cold with sushi, fried chicken, salty snacks, grilled fish or vegetable tempura.
Strega 900 Bitter Rosso
Bright ruby colour introduces orange peel, grapefruit zest and a quiet cherry note. The palate centres on gentian, bringing firm but controlled bitterness alongside measured sweetness and fresh citrus. A restrained herbal edge gives the middle extra depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is clean, persistent and bittersweet. Serve over a large cube, lengthen with soda, or use in classic aperitivo cocktails.
Strega 900 Aperitivo
Pink grapefruit and orange zest lead a bright, aromatic opening with a subtle herbal undertone. The palate is lightly sweet and citrus-forward, balanced by gentle gentian bitterness and a clean, refreshing texture. Fresh orange carries through the middle before lingering citrus oils give the finish a pleasantly dry edge. Serve over ice with soda, build into a spritz, or use in a lighter bittered cocktail.
Select Aperitivo
Bright ruby in colour, with citrus peel, juniper and rhubarb leading a complex botanical aroma. Floral, balsamic and gently mentholated notes add freshness. The palate is medium-bodied and bittersweet, balancing warming spice with a clean herbal core and restrained sweetness. A persistent finish returns to citrus and bitter roots. Serve over ice with Prosecco, soda and a green olive, or use in other aperitivo-led cocktails.
Poli Super Taurus Bitter Veneto
Red-orange zest leads an intense, citrus-driven aroma, framed by gentian, liquorice root and warming spice. The palate is firm and bittersweet, with natural peel oils bringing brightness while bitter herbs add depth and grip. A measured sweetness rounds the texture without blunting its aperitif character. The finish is long, herbal and clean. Serve over ice with orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in a Negroni-style cocktail.
Luxardo Limoncello Lemon Liqueur 200 mL
Clean lemon zest and fragrant citrus oils lead a vivid, aromatic nose, with a subtle white-pepper note adding definition. The palate is smooth and generously textured, carrying ripe lemon sweetness through bright, balancing acidity. The profile remains fresh rather than heavy, and the finish is long, zesty and clean. Serve well chilled, over ice, or lengthened with soda or tonic.
Hotel Starlino Arancione Italian Orange Aperitivo
Bright orange peel opens the aroma, followed by blood orange, ripe peach and pink grapefruit. The palate is juicy and smooth, with coriander, angelica and gentle herbal bitterness adding shape beneath the citrus. A restrained floral note brings lift, while the finish stays clean, fresh and lightly spiced. Serve over ice with an orange slice, or lengthen with soda or sparkling wine.
Disaronno Originale Amaretto 375 mL
Toasted almond and marzipan lead a rich, aromatic nose, followed by vanilla, caramel and a subtle thread of anise. The palate is smooth and rounded, balancing candied almond sweetness with deeper notes of brown butter and brûléed sugar. A faint red-apple accent brings lift to the lingering finish. Serve over ice, lengthen with citrus, or use in an Amaretto Sour or spirit-forward cocktail.
Cynar Artichoke Aperitif 1 L
Aromatic herbs and a dark vegetal note lead into a rounded bittersweet palate. Artichoke brings earthy depth rather than a literal vegetable flavour, while caramel adds softness around the firmer herbal bitterness. The finish is woody, gently spicy and persistent. Serve over ice with orange, lengthen with soda or tonic, or use it to bring deeper savoury character to an aperitivo cocktail.
Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth 1 L
Fresh mint, sage and oregano shape the aroma, with a subtle thread of spice beneath. The palate is crisp and wine-led, balancing herbal freshness with a restrained bitterness that gives the finish definition. Clean and composed rather than sweet or heavy, it works well chilled as an aperitif, over ice with a twist, or in classic dry cocktails where its herbal detail can remain clear.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT 750 mL
Dark fruit leads with clarity and depth, framed by savoury spice and a restrained touch of toast. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, Petit Verdot adds colour and intensity, and Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with polished tannins and enough acidity to keep the finish defined and elegant. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or aged pecorino.
Mauro Vergano Americano Rosso Aperitivo
A Grignolino wine base brings vivid cherry fruit beneath a firmly bitter botanical frame. Gentian, wormwood and quinine give the palate structure, while bitter orange peel and savoury herbs add citrus lift and aromatic detail. More fruit-driven than a deeply caramelized bitter, it finishes dry, herbal and persistent. Serve over ice with an orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in an Americano-style cocktail.
Varnelli Anice Secco Dry Anise Liqueur
Clear and bright, with a persistent aniseed aroma that opens into wild fennel, dill and cumin. Floral notes add lift without softening the liqueur's distinctly dry, unsweet profile. The palate is full and enveloping, carrying savoury spice and herbal freshness through a long, focused finish. Serve chilled or over ice, add a small measure to espresso, or use sparingly in anise-forward cocktails.
Liquore Strega
Saffron gives this Italian herbal liqueur its golden colour and a distinctive savoury warmth. Mint and juniper bring freshness, while cinnamon, iris and layered herbs create a fragrant, gently sweet palate with a softly spiced finish. The texture is smooth and composed, allowing the botanicals to unfold without becoming heavy. Serve neat or over ice after dinner, or use a small measure to add herbal depth to a citrus-led cocktail.
Antica Distilleria Russo Nocino Walnut Liqueur
Rich walnut sits at the centre of this traditional Italian liqueur, framed by coffee, nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. The palate is dark, earthy and gently sweet, with a measured bitter undertone giving definition to the warm spice. A long, warming finish carries the walnut and coffee notes without becoming heavy. Serve in a small glass after dinner, pour over vanilla gelato, or use sparingly in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan for added nutty depth.
Carpano Punt e Mes Vermouth
Golden orange in colour, with dark fruit, citrus peel and aromatic herbs leading the nose. The palate begins with rounded sweetness before bitter orange, quinine and warm spice bring firmer definition. The finish is long, herbal and distinctly bitter, making this a versatile bridge between sweet vermouth and amaro. Serve chilled over ice with orange, lengthen with soda, or use in a Manhattan, Negroni or Boulevardier when a more assertive bitter edge is wanted.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri
A light, aromatic lager with crisp citrus at the centre, joined by a subtle olive-leaf note and a restrained spicy edge. Bitterness is delicate and neatly balanced, leaving the palate fresh rather than sharp. The finish is clean, dry and distinctly refreshing. Serve thoroughly chilled with grilled prawns, calamari, pizza bianca, simple tomato salads or lightly salted antipasti, where the lemon-toned lift can keep each bite lively.
Luxardo Sambuca dei Cesari 50 mL
Star anise leads the aroma with a clear licorice note, followed by gentle herbs and sweet spice. The palate is smooth and richly textured, with clean anise carrying through a long, warming finish. Serve neat, over ice or with three coffee beans in the classic Italian style; it also works alongside espresso, diluted with water as an aperitif, or in a simple coffee-led cocktail.
Luxardo Antico Cherry Aperitif
Deep burgundy in colour, with zesty citrus, white flowers and ripe cherry over dandelion, burdock and aromatic spice. The palate is richly fruited but held in check by white pepper and a measured herbal bitterness, leading to a long, lightly spiced finish. Serve neat, well chilled or over ice, or use in place of sweet vermouth to give a Manhattan or Negroni a brighter cherry-led shape.
Strega Herbal Liqueur 700 mL
Golden and aromatic, opening with saffron, piney juniper and cool mint before cinnamon and licorice bring warmer depth. The palate is sweet yet carefully structured, moving from fresh herbs and spice toward a gently woody, persistent finish. Serve neat, well chilled or over a large cube, or use in a measured pour to add herbal lift to a cocktail; espresso, almond biscuits and citrus desserts are natural companions.