End your meal with the bitter-sweet digestivo, amaro.

Many people enjoy ending their dinner meal with the occasional digestif, or digestivo in Italian. However, not everyone is overly fond of the sweet liqueurs, such as the Italian favourite limoncello. If this sounds like you, do not despair; we think we may have just the drink for you: amaro!

What is Amaro?

Amaro, which is Italian for "bitter," is another option for your after dinner digestivo. An Italian herbal liqueur that ranges in colour from gold to dark brown, amaro is bitter-sweet and is typically made of herbs, roots, flowers, bark and/or citrus peels! These ingredients are softened in alcohol, which can be wine or other spirits, and then the pieces of herbs, flowers, etc. are strained out. Sometimes a syrup will be added to the amaro to sweeten the taste a bit (but not too much!).

Learn more about other Italian digestifs.

Join us for dinner this week and and cap your meal off with some not-too-sweet amaro. We look forward to seeing you! Book your reservation online or call 604-430-2195.

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Wine and dine like the Italians do with the below interactive infographic!

Knowing which Italian wines to pair with your Italian meal can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you don't speak the language. At La Piazza Dario our knowledgable staff is always more than happy to help you select the perfect wine pairing for your Italian meal. We invite you to join us tonight for a delicious meal of incredible, authentic Italian food made by head chef, Claudio Ranallo, and indulge in a perfectly paired Italian wine.

In the mean time, why not become more familiar with how to wine and dine like an Italian with the below interactive infographic, Italian Wine Paring 101! Simply click on the image to enlarge, select your food of choice, and scroll down to see which wines pair best with your chosen meal.

We look forward to seeing you! Peruse our wine menu and meal menus.

 
Click image to open interactive version (via Charming Sardinia).

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