Made just outside of Trento in Alto Adige by the Cappelletti family, Specialino may be the oldest style of classic red bitter still in production — and it remains one of the most distinctive. Unlike its larger commercial rivals, Cappelletti is less sweet, built on a genuine wine base rather than...Show More >
Made just outside of Trento in Alto Adige by the Cappelletti family, Specialino may be the oldest style of classic red bitter still in production — and it remains one of the most distinctive. Unlike its larger commercial rivals, Cappelletti is less sweet, built on a genuine wine base rather than a neutral spirit, and colored with natural carmine for its deep crimson hue. The result is a bitter aperitivo with real vinous texture, a vibrant herbal and citrus profile, and a wonderfully dry, refreshing finish that sets it apart from every other red bitter on the shelf.
The Specialino’s history is intertwined with the Spritz itself — the classic Triveneto combination of red bitter, wine, soda, and a slice of orange that predates the modern Aperol version by generations. In a Negroni, it brings dryness and complexity. In a Spritz, it delivers appetite-whetting bitterness without the cloying sweetness of its commercial counterparts. A true aperitivo in the original sense: less sweet, more honest, and built for the table.
