Aperol (/ˈæpəroʊl/ AP-ər-ohl, Italian: [ˈaːperol]) is an Italian bitter apéritif made with gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue.[1] Its name comes from apero, a French slang word for 'apéritif'.[2]
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| Type | Apéritif |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Campari Group |
| Country of origin | Padua, Italy |
| Introduced | 1919 |
| Alcohol by volume | 11% |
| Website | www |
History
editAperol was originally created in 1919 by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri[1] after seven years of experimentation. It did not become widely popular until after World War II.[3] It was first produced by the Barbieri company, based in Padua, but is now produced by the Campari Group. Although it tastes and smells much like Campari, Aperol has an alcohol content of 11%—less than half that of Campari. They have the same sugar content,[citation needed] 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; however, since 2021, it has been sold with an alcohol content of 11%.
Mix variants
editThe spritz, an apéritif cocktail, is often made using Aperol. The result is known as the Aperol spritz. Another variant is the Aperol sour.
Sponsorship
editSince April 2010, Aperol has been the official sponsor of MotoGP, the Grand Prix motorcycle racing.[4]
Aperol had a partnership with Manchester United F.C. as the club's official global spirits partner from January 2014 until the end of the 2016/2017 season.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Tim McKirdy (4 June 2018). "The Difference Between Campari and Aperol, Explained". Vine pair.
- ^ "How the Aperol Spritz Became the Summer's Hottest Drink". 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Home | Aperol". Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ^ "Aperol.com Main Page". Archived from the original on 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
- ^ "Man Utd drown sorrows with Aperol spirits sponsorship". Reuters.com. January 10, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
Further reading
edit- Sawa, Dale Berning (30 August 2024). "'It's the meaning of happiness': How the Aperol spritz took over the summer". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
External links
editMedia related to Aperol at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website