Villa Cardea Aperitivo Italian Spritz 70 cl 11%

In the Venetian aperitivo tradition, colour matters almost as much as taste. Villa Cardea Aperitivo delivers on both, with its vivid blood-orange colour and an original recipe built on herbs and citrus.

Expert's Description

Villa Cardea Aperitivo is an Italian herbal liqueur at 11% ABV, an original recipe based on an infusion of herbs and citrus, famous for its vivid blood-orange colour and intense flavour.

Villa Cardea is part of the Italian spirits house Perlino, founded in 1905 in Piedmont. The aperitivo is designed for the classic Venetian Spritz cocktail, where it is mixed with sparkling white wine and sparkling water.

Taste

The nose is fresh with notes of bitter orange and herbs, while the palate is intense and lightly bittersweet with a clear citrus character. The finish is clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Villa Cardea Aperitivo
Producer: Villa Cardea (Perlino)
Region/Country: Piedmont, Italy
Type: Italian Herbal Liqueur (Aperitivo)
Main Ingredients/Flavorings: Herbs, citrus
ABV: 11%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 8007253900516
Serving Suggestion: Serve neat, mixed, or as a classic Venetian Spritz: Aperitivo, Prosecco (or sparkling white wine) topped with sparkling water

Taste Profile

Bittersweet · Citrus · Herbal · Fresh

Did You Know?

Villa Cardea is part of the Italian spirits house Perlino, founded in 1905 by Giuseppe Perlino in Castello D'Annone between Turin and Genoa.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Cardea Aperitivo

What does Villa Cardea Aperitivo taste like?

It is intense and lightly bittersweet with a clear citrus character and a touch of herbs.

How do I make a Spritz with Villa Cardea Aperitivo?

Mix Villa Cardea Aperitivo with Prosecco or another sparkling white wine and top with sparkling water over ice. Also see our article about New Spritz for more ideas (in Danish).

Can Villa Cardea Aperitivo be drunk neat?

Yes, it can be served neat over ice, but is classically used as the base of a Venetian Spritz.

Why does Villa Cardea Aperitivo have a blood-orange colour?

The colour is part of the original recipe and comes from the infusion of herbs and citrus.

Is Villa Cardea Aperitivo strong?

No, at just 11% it is relatively mild compared to many other spirit types and suits long drinks well.