At the Aperitivo

In Italy the aperitivo isn't a starter — it's a social ritual in its own right. Before dinner, people meet for a drink, served with small bites. Luana shows Marina her favourite spot in Florence.

Aperitivo vocabulary

Italian	English
l'aperitivo	the drink + bites before the meal
lo spritz	the spritz (classic aperitivo drink)
il vino (rosso / bianco)	the (red / white) wine
il crostino	toasted bread with a topping
il tagliere	board with cold cuts and cheese
le olive	the olives
il prosciutto	the ham
il formaggio	the cheese
gli stuzzichini	little nibbles

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