Aperol
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| Type | aperitif |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Campari Group |
| Country of origin | Padua, Italy |
| Introduced | 1919 |
| Alcohol by volume | 11% |
| Website | www |
Aperol is an Italian bitters apéritif made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue. Its name comes from the Italian slang word for aperitivo, which is apero.
History[]
Aperol was originally produced by the Barbieri company, based in Padua, but is now produced by the Campari Group. While Aperol was originally created in 1919, by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri,[1] it did not become successful until after World War II.[2] Although it tastes and smells much like Campari, Aperol has an alcohol content of 11%—less than half that of Campari. Aperol and Campari have the same sugar content,[3] and Aperol is less bitter in taste. Campari is also much darker in color.
Aperol sold in Germany had an alcohol content of 15% for some time to avoid German container deposit legislation regulations, but as of 2021 it is sold with an alcohol content of 11% again.
Mix variants[]
The Spritz, an aperitif cocktail, is often made using Aperol. The result is known as the Aperol Spritz. Another variant is the Aperol Sour.
Sponsorship[]
As of April 2010, Aperol was the official sponsor of Moto GP, the Grand Prix of Motorcycle racing.[4]
Aperol announced a partnership with Manchester United to become the club’s Official Global Spirits Partner from January 2014 until the end of the 2016/2017 season.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "The Difference Between Campari and Aperol, Explained". 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Home | Aperol".
- ^ Vinmonopolet product comparison
- ^ "Aperol.com Main Page". Archived from the original on 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
External links[]
- Campari Group
- Italian liqueurs
- Products introduced in 1919