Campari Apertivo - 750ml

The bitterness hits just right—it’s the kind of palate-starter that makes a Negroni feel more like an occasion than a drink. I’ve had other apertivos that lean too sweet, but this one keeps that dry, aromatic edge from the 19th-century recipe.

That deep brick-red color is exactly what I remember from my trip to Milan, and it makes a perfect Negroni. The bitter, herbaceous kick really wakes up your taste buds before dinner—exactly what an apertivo should do.

I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the bitterness is—it really does stimulate the palate before a meal. My only small gripe is that it could use a slightly larger pour to balance out in a Negroni, but the 750ml bottle lasts a decent while.