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As the temperatures in Dallas reach triple digits, I find myself craving something lighter and more refreshing than my usual go-to drinks. In Italy, spritzes are a popular choice for hot weather, and it is easy to see why. They’re light, refreshing, and full of flavor.
I recently had the opportunity to try the Almare Spritz line-up, and I was immediately impressed. The spritzes are made with 100% Glera grapes, which are a type of white grape that is native to Veneto, Italy. They are then infused with botanicals and herbs, which gives them a complex and refreshing flavor.
A traditional Aperol spritz in Italy
Almare Spritz is an offering from the Dalla Terra Winery Direct portfolio and was developed for the US market. For over 70 years and three generations, the Maschio family has produced Prosecco from their estate vineyards in the Conegliano in the Veneto. Their tradition of drinking Italian spritzes with their friends and family on the Coast, gave them a passion to launch this line in 2020.
These drinks originated in the late 1800s in Veneto when occupying German soldiers found the local Italian wines too strong. The soldiers began adding a “spritz” of water to the wine to create an easier-to-drink beverage.
I tried three of the Almare Spritzes: the Classico, the Hugo, and the Rosa. The Classico is the most traditional spritz, with flavors of orange bitters, rhubarb, and herbs. The Hugo is a refreshing blend of elderflower, lemon,
This Article was originally published on Dallas Wine Chick
