The Aperitivo is today a must-have interlude of relaxation, a ritual to enjoy with friends before dinner. Drinks or wine are accompanied by typical stuzzichini, and they make a perfect match for a social gathering which has become a characteristic feature of the Italian Dolce Vita. Today the aperitiv makes squares, streets and cities famous (and crowded).

Along with the Negroni and the Americano, the most famous alcoholic long drink in Italy is Spritz, original of the Veneto region. Born to lighten the alcohol content of a glass of wine, it becomes a cocktail with a precise recipe (but with many variations): Aperol, Prosecco, a splash of Soda, half a slice of orange, ice. Padua with its sparkling university nightlife makes it an institution.

The classic Aperitif can be foreseen in all our travel proposals. Discover them.