ITALIAN EDUCATION
APERTIVO AND ANTIPASTI
CLASSIC DRINK FOR AN APERITIVO MOMENT
Antipasti and aperitivo are integral to Italian culture, symbolizing
the essence of togetherness and the art of savouring life’s simple
pleasures. These pre-meal rituals are more than just food and
drink; they represent a time-honoured tradition of socialising,
fostering connections, and setting the tone for a leisurely dining
experience.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola is a rich,
crumbly blue cheese
with a unique, tangy
flavour that hails from
the Lombardy region in
northern Italy.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Mortadella
Mortadella is an
emulsified sausage
with origins in
Bologna, Italy. It’s
composed of cured
pork with least 15%
pork fat cubes, whole
or chopped pistachios,
and spiced with black
pepper and myrtle
berries.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Salami
Salami is a family of
course, dry, boldly
seasoned sausages.
The intense flavour of
salami arises from the
long curing process.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Prosciutto
The word prosciutto,
which translates to
“ham” in Italian, is
made only from the
hind legs of pigs and
is aged during a dry-
curing process.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Mozzarella
A creamy, mild-
flavoured cheese
originating in
Campania that’s
wonderfully stretchy.
Buffalo Mozzarella is
the traditional version,
made using milk from...
you guessed it -
Water Buffalo!
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
RiservaCheese
Riserva cheese is
an aged Italian hard
cheese known for its
rich flavour and firm
texture, developed
through a meticulous
aging process that
usually take around 12
months.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola is a rich,
crumbly blue cheese
with a unique, tangy
flavour that hails from
the Lombardy region in
northern Italy.
ANTIPASTI ELEMENTS
Mortadella
Mortadella is an
emulsified sausage
with origins in
Bologna, Italy. It’s
composed of cured
pork with least 15%
pork fat cubes, whole
or chopped pistachios,
and spiced with black
pepper and myrtle
berries.
DID YOU KNOW?
Not all Antipasti Boards are Meat and Cheese!
A classic Antipasti in Italy is Melon wrapped in
prosciutto. Sweet meets savoury with this combo.
Thin slices of salty prosciutto wrapped around
juicy melon slices. It’s weirdly
wonderful and totally addictive!
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