Grab a Bottle of Select and Sip On The Original Venetian Spritz

The original Venetian Spritz is my new favorite light and refreshing cocktail any time of the year!

One of the highlights of the 2021 Austin Food + Wine Festival for me was meeting the American Brand Ambassador Christina Berardi at the Select Apertif tent. The festival weekend was held on a bright, sunny and warm November weekend and the weather was just perfect for enjoying this delightful new-to-me Venetian Spritz.

It’s bright red color is alluring and the sweet bitter flavors paired with the Prosecco bubbles is an immensely refreshing cocktail. Not too much alcohol to ruin the evening but to enjoy while relaxing.

Select Aperitivo is the spirit of the Spritz. Born in Venice, the Select Spritz is not just a drink, it’s the Venetian lifestyle – since 1920.

Now, you can make it yours!

Take a long lunch, watch the sunset, and open up to the Select moments – the moments you’ll remember.

Life’s better when you take a little time to enjoy yourself with an aperitif in hand.

In Italy, the Aperitivo is a way to open our appetite for flavors, experiences, moments and ideas – like the truly Italian idea that life is meant to be savored. Is it any wonder that the meaning of the Latin verb aprire, the origin word of what we know today as Aperitif, is “to open”?

We are.

Why not settle for the best?

Sweet and Bitter

They could tell you about the careful blend of 30 botanicals sourced from all over the world, but you’ve got a Select Spritz to enjoy. Here’s what you need to know: Select is low-ABV (17.5%), enhanced by individually macerated rhubarb roots and juniper berries, composed of five notes – floral, grassy, citrusy, balsamic, and spicy – and sweet/bitter/delicious.

We’ll be selective for you, so the only decision you’ll have to make is when, where, and with whom.

How to make a Select Spritz