Hotel Starlino Elderflower Aperitivo

This remarkably elegant, ethereal, and beautifully aromatic Italian aperitivo captures the delicate floral essence of spring in the Piedmontese hills. It opens with an incredibly fragrant, high-toned bouquet of freshly picked elderflower blossoms, wild white roses, and sweet jasmine, masterfully layered with sophisticated nuances of zesty pink grapefruit, cooked lemon peel, fresh mint, and a subtle touch of warm coriander. On the light-to-medium-bodied palate, it showcases a flawless, refreshing balance. A luscious core of honeyed floral sweetness is instantly elevated by a crisp, mouth-watering regional acidity and perfectly anchored by a sophisticated, gently bitter herbal spine that leads into a clean, extraordinarily bright, and invigorating finish.

Food Pairing: A versatile and incredibly food-friendly aperitivo; pairs effortlessly with light dynamic cicchetti, freshly shucked oysters with a squeeze of lemon, smoked salmon crostini with herbed cream cheese, fresh goat cheese, or light fruit tarts.