Select - Aperitivo 1920

Spritz lovers, you can't do without Select Aperitivo 1920! Made from 30 plant extracts, including juniper berry and rhubarb root, this bittersweet aperitif is a Venetian cocktail star, and is making a big comeback among the kings of mixology. Floral, subtly herbaceous notes mingled with citrus zest aromas and bitter accents, it's hailed for its balance, bittersweet flavors, hints of orange, lemon and an interminable finish of intense botanical and bitter flavors punctuated by sweet notes.

Elaboration:

A blend of 30 herbal extracts, including juniper berries and rhubarb root, the complex process of maceration, infusion and distillation required to achieve Select's bittersweet balance.

Color:

Bright grenadine red.

Nose:

Sweet, complex aromatic profile, with floral, herbaceous notes mixed with citrus zest and bitter accents.

Palate:

Rich and balanced, with bittersweet flavors, herbaceous and floral notes, and hints of orange and lemon. The finish continues with intense botanical and bitter flavors punctuated by sweet notes.

Food and wine pairing:

Serve with fresh sparkling water or in cocktails, including the famous Authentic Venetian Spritz: pour 3 shots of fresh Prosecco into a tall glass filled with ice cubes, add 2 shots of Select, 1 shot of sparkling water, stir gently, garnish your glass with a green olive.

Born in Venice in 1920, Select took advantage of the popularity of the “Aperitivo” to establish itself as the star of the Venetian cocktail scene and become the benchmark ingredient for the authentic Venetian spritz. Even today, Sélect is recognized as Venice's must-have aperitif. It's a unique bitter offered by the lagoon's historic inhabitants and by bartenders who can experiment with it in mixology.