White, red, and rosé. The summer of bubbles!

The heat is starting to be felt, and finally, we can enjoy the evening hours at sunset in extraordinary places, by the sea or in the mountains… likely still in our beautiful cities and the charming villages and towns of our peninsula.

It’s time for aperitifs, for moments together, for longing for vacations and a bit of relaxation, at least mentally. For all these occasions, the wine that has now taken the lead is certainly sparkling wine. White, rosé, and red sparkling wines… yes, even red. And then the mastery of excellent bartenders who know how to enhance wines and, sometimes provocatively, combine them with natural aromas, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

In short, Italy and its Aperitivo are a mix of traditions that are conquering the world. Just consider that, even in countries like South Korea, there are people trying, riding the wave of Made in Italy and its trendy appeal, to bring the idea of aperitivo. Only, Koreans don’t understand why it should be done standing, so there, they do it sitting...

Prosecco and Champagne remain the main sparkling wines chosen worldwide, with Prosecco now surpassing the consumption of Champagne. But there are countless varieties of sparkling wines, and it’s a world of constant expansion and experimentation, especially in areas where, until a few years ago, they were only considered a distant dream.

Puglia’s sparkling wines from the Tria area, for example, or the Sicilian and Etna sparkling wines that are winning over global critics. Then there are rare native sparkling wines like the Veneto’s Lessini Durello. In short, such a wide selection that it’s probably hard to know it all.

Spaghetti & Mandolino offers you the opportunity to choose between two great Proseccos: Adami's Bosco di Gica, a celebrated classic from Valdobbiadene, and an absolute newcomer that’s earning significant acclaim among Italian and international critics. Faotto Bottignolo, from the ancient vines of Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene on the Cartizze hill, produces a very elegant and refined Prosecco. A sparkling wine that will surprise you with its pleasantness.

And what to say about a thrilling Metodo Classico produced with unknown native grapes such as Durella, grown on the Calvarina volcano in Roncà? Try the Durello from Fattori: anarchic elegance fused into an unexpected and very intriguing mix! Finally, the delightful Chiaretto rosé from the Benazzoli sisters of Bardolino, which this year once again won over the jury of the International Rosé Competition in Provence.