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AVERNA AMARO
Perhaps the least well-known of our trio, this little
gem deserves a wider audience. To look at, Averna
is like a super-concentrated Campari and almost the same
colour as Coca Cola. To taste, however, it’s nowhere nearly
as bitter as its bright red northern cousin. It’s remarkably
smooth with delightful burnt caramel fl avours and warming
spice on top of aromatic sage and rosemary. Produced
in Sicily since the 1860s, it is a classic digestivo, and is
traditionally served neat, or on the rocks, to round off a
meal. But don’t let that put you off – why not try something
longer like a Vertigo: four parts Averna, one part fresh
lemon juice, topped up with ginger beer.FOOD & PRODUCTS
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From state-of-the-art Italian design, home
accessories and a bubbly Prosecco tour to
a trio of Italian liqueurs and a sparkling
celebration in November’s round-up...
Italy’s liqueurs, aperitivi and digestivi
are as diverse as the abundant variety
of regional food and wine...Top 3 ideas for
LIQUEURS
GET FIZZY WITH IT
Mosnel, one of Franciacorta’s premier sparkling wine
producers, celebrates its 180th anniversary this
year and, thanks to optimum growing and harvest
conditions, has released a superb 2011 vintage.
Made in the classic method from 100 per cent
Chardonnay grapes, Mosnel’s Extra Brut EBB (named
after its founder Emanuela Barzanò Barboglio) is
“our most iconic creation”, say Giulio and Lucia
Barzanò, Mosnel’s fi fth-generation owners. For more
information about Mosnel’s sparkling range, visit
http://www.mosnel.com. Vini Italiani are Mosnel’s UK
stockists. http://www.vini-italiani.co.ukSOFT LANDING
As seen at London’s
Decorex 2016 this autumn,
Mariafl ora’s Dora cushions are
just what your sitting room needs.
Mariafl ora fabrics are made in
Biella in northern Italy, an area
famed for its fi ne textile
heritage. The cushions are
suitable for indoor or outdoor
use and can be made in
a range of elegant yet
practical fabrics including
Berta, from the Eolie range,
edged in the trim of your choice
from their extensive range. These
comfy cushions come in varying
sizes from 35x50cm to 60x60cm.
The 40cm square cushion costs
around €90, complete with
Mosnel, one of Franciacorta’s premier sparkling wine cushion pad. http://www.mariafl ora.com
producers, celebrates its 180th anniversary this
year and, thanks to optimum growing and harvest
conditions, has released a superb 2011 vintage.
Made in the classic method from 100 per cent
Chardonnay grapes, Mosnel’s Extra Brut EBB (named
after its founder Emanuela Barzanò Barboglio) is
“our most iconic creation”, say Giulio and Lucia “our most iconic creation”, say Giulio and Lucia
Barzanò, Mosnel’s fi fth-generation owners. For more
information about Mosnel’s sparkling range, visit
http://www.mosnel.com. Vini Italiani are Mosnel’s UKcelebration in November’s round-up...
Mosnel, one of Franciacorta’s premier sparkling wine
producers, celebrates its 180th anniversary this
year and, thanks to optimum growing and harvest
conditions, has released a superb 2011 vintage.
Made in the classic method from 100 per cent
Chardonnay grapes, Mosnel’s Extra Brut EBB (named
after its founder Emanuela Barzanò Barboglio) is
“our most iconic creation”, say Giulio and Lucia “our most iconic creation”, say Giulio and Lucia
Barzanò, Mosnel’s fi fth-generation owners. For more
information about Mosnel’s sparkling range, visit
http://www.mosnel.com. Vini Italiani are Mosnel’s UKTRY THIS!
THIS MONTH’S TOP 3...
FROM A GRATE LIGHT
These stunning lights really are at the cutting (or should we say
grating?) edge of design. Italian artist and designer Oçilunam has
been mixing art and design with his home accessories company
In-es.artdesign since 2003, transforming the tired and everyday into
the stunning and contemporary. His Be.Pop ‘Cacio e Pepe’ range of
Laprene rubber-covered lights comes in a rainbow of colours with
a pendant or freestanding option, and measure 7x10x18cm. For
more details and current prices, contact in-es.comUSE THIS!
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