🥃 Galliano L'Aperitivo
Galliano bitter aperitif on citrus infusions and L'Autentico herbs; 24% ABV per Difford's Guide.
Galliano L'Aperitivo is the bitter aperitif of the Galliano brand in the amaro style. According to Difford's Guide, it is a red Italian bitter at 24% ABV, slightly lighter in body than Campari but more bitter; its colour is raspberry red. The brand's website promises a fresh citrus start and a long, bittersweet finish.
Production. According to the brand's website, the base is extracts and infusions of Mediterranean citrus fruits (orange, bergamot, bitter orange, chinotto, mandarin and grapefruit), to which a little of the L'Autentico herb blend is added. The ingredients are macerated and rested for at least two weeks; the producer does not give proportions. Difford's Guide adds notes of orange and grapefruit peel, cherry, black pepper, quinine and vanilla.
Why this matters to you. L'Aperitivo is the most bitter Galliano line, and it is made for mixing: the website suggests Negroni, Americano, Spritz and tonic. It is therefore better chosen for cocktails than for drinking neat. Compare it with Campari and Aperol for bitterness and colour. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol is safe.
Facts
| Year founded | Galliano brand line (1896); the release year of this line is not given in the sources |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (bitter drink or liqueur, depending on the recipe) |
| Raw material | citrus infusions (orange, bergamot, chinotto, grapefruit) and L'Autentico herbs |
| Distillation method | maceration and rest for at least two weeks (per the brand's website) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 24% ABV (per Difford's Guide) |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Galliano, 🍸 Bitter (bitter-tasting spirit drink)
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Galliano Amaretto, 🥃 Galliano Espresso, 🥃 Galliano Amaretto, 🥃 Galliano Espresso, 🥃 Galliano L'Autentico, 🥃 Galliano Vanilla, 🥃 Galliano L'Autentico, 🥃 Galliano Vanilla, 🥃 Campari, 🥃 Aperol Aperitivo
Frequently asked questions
Is L'Aperitivo a Campari equivalent?
Similar in style, but Difford's Guide says it is slightly lighter in body and more bitter than Campari, with fewer herbal notes.
What is the strength of Galliano L'Aperitivo?
According to Difford's Guide, 24% ABV; the brand's website gives no figure.
What is it made from?
From citrus extracts and infusions (orange, bergamot, chinotto, grapefruit and others) with an addition of the L'Autentico herbs; exact proportions are not disclosed.
What to read next
- 🥃 Galliano Espresso — Galliano coffee line made from dark-roasted Arabica and Robusta; 30% ABV per Difford's Guide.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Galliano Amaretto — Almond line of Galliano with marzipan, cocoa and vanilla; 28% ABV per Difford's Guide.
- 🥃 Galliano Vanilla — Vanilla line of Galliano based on L'Autentico with added vanilla distillate, 30% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Galliano L'Autentico · 🥃 Galliano Amaretto · 🥃 Galliano Vanilla · 🥃 Galliano Espresso · 🥃 Cynar 70 Proof · 🥃 Cynar Artichoke Liqueur
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Galliano: L'Aperitivo (Amaro aperitivo; citrus infusions; L'Autentico herbs) (official product page)
- Difford's Guide: Galliano L'Aperitivo Bitter (24 %, citrus, lighter than Campari)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Art. 2 and Annex I (liqueur)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)