Aperitivo
aperitivo
The perfect moment to get in the mood for the end of the day:
An aperitif is a mostly alcoholic drink that is enjoyed before eating to encourage the appetite and get in the mood for the upcoming meal. It is an integral part of the French, Italian and Spanish eating cultures and has not only a culinary, but in particular a social function.
as aperitivo is not only called the drink, but also the habit of meeting friends and acquaintances in a bar or café in the evening. The Spaniards also use the Begrif tape , derived from tapas, the small dishes that are taken to the drinks. A real tape can result in visiting several of the countless bars and the meeting of numerous people before you finally sit down at a later hour.
There are some very popular aperitivos in Spain, including the Cava and of course also beer. The has become increasingly popular , and there are numerous vermuterías, especially in the cities, in which artisanals can probably be tried to delicious tapas and animated conversation. Another Spanish peculiarity is the HORA DE GEUT , the wormwood hour, in German the morning pint on Sunday, which can become a pleasant extensive morning, which ends in a nice Sunday meal.