Venice is a city unparalleled.
Its people are decidedly separate from their mainland counterparts–those remaining few who have memorized the lion city’s calles.
Jan Morris, in her investigations of the city, describes the Venetian way as not only the most right, but the most unique. And it is so with the spritz.
Before noon, weather no matter, people ubiquitously stand outside their preferred bar with an oversized wine glass filled with ice, a large green olive and a blend of prosecco, sparkling water, and Select.
Select is the Venetian-made counterpart to Aperol and its taste is far less sweet, nearly bitter, and its color is Venetian red.
Now that I’ve tasted a Venetian spritz, I’m loyal to my newfound apéritivo.
Select was recently purchased by Montenegro and is available in the U.S., at least upon request from your local wine shop.
