The aperitivo began as a glass of aromatized wine in 1786 Turin. Most wine lists now treat the first pour as an afterthought.
WINE EDITORIAL
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The aperitivo began as a glass of aromatized wine in 1786 Turin. Most wine lists now treat the first pour as an afterthought.
A bar in Sanlúcar de Barrameda in 2024, two glasses on the marble counter. The first is a fino as…
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