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It’s Always Spritz O’Clock

The select spritz

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The Venetian spritz has taken the world, and we can confirm that anytime of day is great for a spritz But do you know the story behind Venice’s iconic aperitivo? Join Erica and Rudi Carraro, one of the world’s top bartenders and Global Brand ambassador for Amaro Montenegro to find out the history of our favorite afternoon pick-me-up This truly made-in-Venice tale begins in 1920 when when brothers Mario and Vittorio Pilla perfected the recipe for Select . .

“Anytime is Spritz O’clock in Venice.” 

Rudi Carraro, Global Brand Ambassador for Amaro Montenegro

Get to Know Rudi Carraro

Rudi Carraro, Select and Montenegro top bartender iItaly mixologist
making masterpieces
Select ambassador Rudi Carraro and Erica Firpo
Sipping spritz at Ama Venice

Padua-born and raised, Rudi loves the Veneto and lets you know it. He’s proud to not only be serving up Select Spritz around the world, but also introducing the world heritage liqueurs from parent company Amaro Montenegro. Rudi shares how to make the perfect spritz, when to drink and shares a secret for Venice to come.

www.gruppomontenegro.com

www.selectaperitivo.com

Instagram: @rudi_carraro

Instagram: @selectaperitivoit

Instagram: @amaromontenegro_ww


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Erica Firpo

Will travel for art and food. For more than two decades, Erica has been bringing you Italy. As the voice behind Ciao Bella and Ciao Bella podcast, she immerses herself in the stories of contemporary Dolce Vita. She is an ongoing contributor to AFAR, Conde Nast Traveler, Fathom, Forbes, Hotels Above Par, Travel + Leisure, Washington Post and more.

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About Erica Firpo

Erica Firpo is an experienced travel and lifestyle journalist, and podcaster based in Rome. Italian and American, Erica gets to the heart of culture in Ciao Bella and more. She’s authored over a dozen travel books including Fodor’s, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.

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