ENJOY AN ITALIAN APERITIVO THIS WINTER WITH ITALICUS ROSOLIO DI BERGAMOTTO AND SAVOIA VINO APERITIVO
Indulge in the festive spirit with a premium selection of aperitivo, perfect for discerning palates and winter cheer. ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto and SAVOIA Vino Aperitivo, rich with heritage and modern flair, are set to be the highlight of the season’s gatherings, whether that is enjoying the aperitivo as a winter warming tipple or gifting loved ones this Christmas.
A contemporary reimagining of the classic Italian Rosolio, ITALICUS is perfect for those seeking an elevated Spritz experience, offering a refreshingly citrus yet balanced taste of Italy. Its delicate bergamot and floral aromatics are reminiscent of traditional holiday scents, making it a sophisticated choice for festive toasts. Grown, harvested, and distilled in Turin, ITALICUS delivers notes of fresh ripe bergamot orange, balanced with a light bitter and floral spice.The liqueur’s presentation is as refined as its taste, with a bottle design inspired by Italy’s illustrious architectural history.
The award-winning bottle’s beautiful design makes for the perfect gift, encapsulating the elegance and charm of ancient Italy, shaped to replicate the ancient Roman columns to the Renaissance’s majestic revival. The base of the unique bottle is shaped like a Bergamot fruit, while the cap is marbled with black and white stripes, inspired by Northern Italian gothic architecture. The delicate blue glass blends with the yellow liquid to create the distinctive aquamarine tones of the Amalfi coast, birthplace of founder Guiseppe Gallo.
ITALICUS can be enjoyed in many delicious ways, the traditional signature serve being the ITALICUS Spritz – an elegant and aromatic long drink topped with Prosecco or Champagne and garnished with 3 green olives to balance the floral aromas with a touch of saltiness. Alternatively, try the ITALICUS Cup – classically served with tonic and grapefruit soda or as a refreshing Italian twist on the Margarita. Full recipes can be found on rosolioitalicus.com.
Savoia Americano Rosso, a certified vegan vino aperitivo features a complex blend of over 24 hand-selected botanicals including artemisia, bitter orange, gentian root, rhubarb, and pink grapefruit, along with winter warming cardamom and ginger, offering an adored bittersweet flavour with a touch of Marsala wine. Both the rich red colour of Rosso and the pale orange of Orancio are sourced from completely natural extracts, further cementing their vegan status. Savoia Orancio, on the other hand, is a distinctive aperitivo made with orange wine, infused with an array of citrus and fruit flavours, complemented by the exotic richness of saffron and pomegranate inspired by Marco Polo’s journey along the silk road in Asia, with Saffron as the only spice that provides colour, taste, and smell, being the most powerful natural flavour enhancer. Both are ready to serve and perfect for creating a range of classic and innovative cocktails such as a Negroni, Garibaldi, Spritz and more. Full recipes can be found at casa-savoia.com.
The distinctive bottle pays homage to Italy’s royal house of Savoy, reflecting the historical significance and cultural impact of the aperitivo tradition. Savoia Rossohas an ABV of 18.6%, a nod to the year 1861 of Italian unification, with a bottle and wood stopper designed to recall the Mole Antonelliana building in Turin, the first capital of Italy and cultural city of the Italian Aperitivo. Sitting beautifully on top of the cap is the Savoia brand roundel, with a Vino Aperitivo stamp acting as a reminder that Savoia is a wine-based aperitivo. Lastly, the horizontal infinity symbol represents the infinite ways Savoia can be mixed. Savoia is a testament to the timeless elegance of Italian craftsmanship.
Whether plans are to gift this beautiful spirit or simply enjoy it alongside festive delights, ITALICUS and Savoia Rosso or Orancio are likely to prove all-round favourites, offering a bottle of sweet, spicy, and fresh flavours for all tastes.
