With Zane Lamprey
Thursdays at 9PM ET
Venice
May 31 3:30AM ET
June 26 3:00AM ET
June 29 5:00AM ET
Venice continues to enchant and mystify the hopeless romantics who seek to discover its cobblestone streets and ancient waterways. The city's bustling canals, traditional gondolas, ornate palazzos and celebrated art are some of Italy's most valued treasures. Food and wine are at the heart of the city's Italian culture, with its historical vineyards and fine traditional Italian eateries. Their Venetian specialty drink, the Bellini, combines the sweet sting of pear puree and the sparkling tang of Prosecco that livens the senses and gives a true taste of the city's history. All these wonderful pieces come together in the grand piazza of St. Marks Square, where natives and visitors can sit back and enjoy leisure at its best.
Drink:
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Italian Spritzer made with a mix of White Wine, Aperol (an Italian liquor), and soda water
"Bitter" Italian Spritzer with Campari and soda water
KNOW IT ALL?
Giro di ombra literally translates to Journey of Shadows, which is the Venetian tradition of bar hopping. The term originally comes from an old Venetian custom where locals traveled through the shadows of the Campanile to keep thier wine cool.
More Venice Facts...
- Prosecco Wine can only come from Valdobbiadene, Conegliano and the vineyards in the Veneto region of Italy.
- Venetians call their wine Ombra, from the term giro di ombra.
- Real Prosecco wine can only be made from a mix of less than 15% Verdiso, Perera, Prosecco Long, and/or Bianchetta grapes. Pure Prosecco grapes make up the last 85%.
- Frizzante is slightly less bubbly than Spumante.
- Grappa is originally from the Veneto region of Italy. It was originally made from used grape skins and stems. Modern Grappa is made from Prosecco grapes.
- Prego means "I pray". In more common usage it means "you're welcome".