Review: Mionetto ‘IL’ SPR!Z
I’ve written about the Aperol Spritz — often just the Spritz — before. It’s a refreshing and tasty cocktail that’s incredibly easy to make. Along with the Bellini, it’s pretty much the official cocktail of Venice, and many Italian restaurants here and abroad have adopted the Spritz in their own menus.
In Italy, you can buy premade, bottled Spritzes galore in markets. Now they’re coming to the U.S. The first is from Mionetto, a major Prosecco brand, which is launching the complex-monikered ‘IL’ SPR!Z in the U.S. We got a chance to sample it.
‘IL’ is not exactly a traditional Aperol-based Spritz but rather “premium frizzante sparkling wine, natural colors and aromas, and flavors of fresh orange and select herbs.” The effect is quite authentic, orange-heavy on the nose, lightly bitter on the finish, with touches green olive and dried herbs. It may not be quite as good as a Spritz made with genuine Aperol, but it’s definitely palatable, refreshing, and reminiscent of hot days by the Grand Canal.
Note that this is bottled with a crown-cap closure and, once opened, partial bottles can’t readily be saved. 8% alcohol by volume. Available in 750ml, 375ml, and (soon) 187ml versions.
8% abv.
B+ / $14 per 750ml bottle / mionettousa.com
Mionetto 'IL' SPR!Z
$14
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