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'''Campari''' ({{IPA-it|kamˈpaːri|lang}}) is an Italian alcoholic [[liqueur]], considered an [[aperitif|apéritif]] (20.5%, 21%, 24%, 25%, or 28.5% [[ABV]], depending on the country in which it is sold), obtained from the infusion of [[herb]]s and fruit (including [[chinotto]] and [[cascarilla]]) in alcohol and water. It is a [[bitters]], characterised by its dark red colour.
'''Campari''' ({{IPA|it|kamˈpaːri|lang}}) is an Italian alcoholic [[liqueur]], considered an [[aperitif|apéritif]] (20.5%, 21%, 24%, 25%, or 28.5% [[ABV]], depending on the country where it is sold), of the [[Amaro (liqueur)|amaro]] variety, obtained from the infusion of [[herb]]s and fruit (including [[chinotto]] and [[cascarilla]]) in alcohol and water. It is a type of [[bitters]], characterised by its dark red colour. It is produced by the Davide [[Campari Group]], a multinational company based in [[Italy]].


==Use==
==History==
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Campari was invented in 1860 by [[Gaspare Campari]] in [[Novara]], [[Italy]]. It was originally coloured with [[carmine]] dye, derived from crushed [[cochineal|cochineal insects]], which gave the drink its distinctive red colour. Campari Group discontinued the use of carmine in 2006.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Simonson |first1=Robert |date=26 November 2018 |title=The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little Bugs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/26/dining/drinks/campari-color-aperitif-aperitivo.html |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
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Campari is often used in [[cocktail]]s and is commonly served with [[soda water]] or [[citrus]] juice (most often [[pink grapefruit]] juice), often garnished with either [[blood orange]] or [[blood lime]] slice (mainly in [[Australia]]) or mixed with [[prosecco]] as a [[spritz (alcoholic beverage)|spritz]]. It is produced by the Davide [[Campari Group]], a multinational company based in [[Italy]].


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In 1904, Campari's first production plant was opened in [[Sesto San Giovanni]], near [[Milan]], Italy. Under the direction of Davide Campari, Gaspare's son, the company began to export the beverage, first to [[Nice]] in the heart of the [[French Riviera]], then overseas.
Campari is an essential ingredient in the classic [[Negroni]] cocktail, the Garibaldi, the [[Americano (cocktail)|Americano]] (which was named at a time when few Americans were aware of Campari), and the [[spritz (alcoholic beverage)|spritz]] (an aperitif popular in northern Italy).


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The Campari brand is now distributed in over 190 countries. Campari is a registered trademark of Davide Campari Milano S.P.A.,<ref>{{cite web |title=CAMPARI – Trademark Details |url=https://trademarks.justia.com/716/99/campari-71699887.html |access-date=31 Dec 2019 |website=Justia |publisher=Justia Corporate Center}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=D’Ascenzo |first=Monica |date=15 March 2016 |title=Campari controlla il 45% dei marchi globali |trans-title=Campari controls 45% of global brands |url=http://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/finanza-e-mercati/2016-03-15/campari-controlla-45percento-marchi-globali-113339.shtml?uuid=AC5JONoC |access-date=23 February 2020 |work=Finanza & Mercati |publisher=Il Sole 24 Ore |lang=it}}</ref> which is part of [[Campari Group|Gruppo Campari (Campari Group)]].
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In the Italian market, Campari mixed with [[soda water]] is sold in individual bottles as [[Campari Soda]] (10% alcohol by volume). Campari Soda is packaged in a distinctive bottle that was designed by [[Fortunato Depero]] in 1932.


==History==
==Use==
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Campari is often used in [[cocktail]]s and is commonly served with [[soda water]] or [[citrus]] juice (most often [[pink grapefruit]] juice), often garnished with either [[blood orange]] or [[blood lime]] slice (mainly in [[Australia]]) or mixed with [[prosecco]] as a [[Spritz (cocktail)|spritz]].
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Campari was invented in 1860 by [[Gaspare Campari]] in [[Novara]], [[Italy]]. It was originally coloured with [[carmine]] dye, derived from crushed [[cochineal|cochineal insects]], which gave the drink its distinctive red colour. Campari Group discontinued the use of carmine in 2006.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/26/dining/drinks/campari-color-aperitif-aperitivo.html | title=The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little Bugs | newspaper=The New York Times | date=26 November 2018 | last1=Simonson | first1=Robert }}</ref>


Campari is an essential ingredient in several [[List of IBA official cocktails|IBA official cocktails]] (of which Campari is a sponsor): the [[negroni]], the [[Americano (cocktail)|Americano]] (which was named at a time when few Americans were aware of Campari), the [[Boulevardier (cocktail)|boulevardier]], and the [[old pal]] (formerly), as well as other drinks such as the Garibaldi. It is a common ingredient in spritzes, though other amari are also common.
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In 1904, Campari's first production plant was opened in [[Sesto San Giovanni]], near [[Milan]], Italy. Under the direction of Davide Campari, Gaspare's son, the company began to export the beverage, first to [[Nice]] in the heart of the [[French Riviera]], then overseas.


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In the Italian market, Campari mixed with [[soda water]] is sold in individual bottles as [[Campari Soda]] (10% alcohol by volume). Campari Soda is packaged in a distinctive bottle that was designed by [[Fortunato Depero]] in 1932.
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The Campari brand is now distributed in over 190 countries. Campari is a registered trademark of Davide Campari Milano S.P.A.,<ref>{{cite web |title=CAMPARI - Trademark Details |url=https://trademarks.justia.com/716/99/campari-71699887.html |website=Justia | publisher = Justia Corporate Center |access-date=31 Dec 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/finanza-e-mercati/2016-03-15/campari-controlla-45percento-marchi-globali-113339.shtml?uuid=AC5JONoC | title = Campari controlla il 45% dei marchi globali | trans-title = Campari controls 45% of global brands | lang = it | first = Monica | last = D’Ascenzo | date = 15 March 2016 | work = Finanza & Mercati | publisher = Il Sole 24 Ore | access-date = 23 February 2020}}</ref> which is part of [[Campari Group|Gruppo Campari (Campari Group)]].


==Awards==
==Ratings==
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''[[Wine Enthusiast]]'' has reviewed Campari on a number of occasions, giving it a score of "96/100" in 2023.<ref name=proof66>{{cite web | url = https://www.wineenthusiast.com/buying-guide/campari/ | title = Campari Bitter | date = 9 August 2023 | work=[[Wine Enthusiast Magazine]] | access-date = 9 August 2023}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
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''[[Wine Enthusiast]]'' has reviewed Campari on a number of occasions, giving it a score of "85-89/100" in 2007.<ref name=proof66>{{cite web | url = https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campari-bitter/ | title = Campari Bitter | date = 31 December 2007 | publisher = Wine Enthusiast Magazine | access-date = 8 November 2021}}</ref>
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File:Bottle of Campari (United States).jpg|Bottle of Campari.
File:Campari Soda retouched.jpg|Campari soda.
File:Campari Soda (2).jpg|Campari soda.
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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Aperol]]
* [[Aperol]]
* [[Boulevardier (cocktail)|Boulevardier]]
* [[Cinzano]]
* [[Cinzano]]
* [[Cynar]]
* [[Cynar]]
* [[Fernet]]
* [[Fernet]]
* [[Negroni]]
* [[Select (Aperitif)|Select]]
* [[Select (Aperitif)|Select]]
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* {{official}}
* {{official}}
* [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/wine/6605241/Campari-the-Italian-classic-that-still-has-style.html "Campari: the Italian classic that still has style"], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''
* [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/wine/6605241/Campari-the-Italian-classic-that-still-has-style.html "Campari: the Italian classic that still has style"], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=OHokWYnUo_AC&pg=PA174#v=twopage&q&f=false Chapter 9: "Campari: product diversification and international expansion"], ''Corporate Strategy and Firm Growth: Creating Value for Shareholders'', by Angelo Dringoli
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=OHokWYnUo_AC&pg=PA174 Chapter 9: "Campari: product diversification and international expansion"], ''Corporate Strategy and Firm Growth: Creating Value for Shareholders'', by Angelo Dringoli
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121006015943/http://www.toniquemagazine.com/campari-the-arts/ The Art of Campari]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121006015943/http://www.toniquemagazine.com/campari-the-arts/ The Art of Campari]


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{{Alcoholic beverages}}


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Latest revision as of 19:30, 30 November 2024

This article is about the apéritif. For other uses, see Campari (disambiguation).
Campari
Logo
TypeBitters
ManufacturerCampari Group
Country of origin Italy
Alcohol by volume 20.5–28.5%
Proof (US)42–57
ColourCarmine
FlavourBitter, spicy and sweet
Websitecampari.com

Campari (Italian: [kamˈpaːri]) is an Italian alcoholic liqueur, considered an apéritif (20.5%, 21%, 24%, 25%, or 28.5% ABV, depending on the country where it is sold), of the amaro variety, obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit (including chinotto and cascarilla) in alcohol and water. It is a type of bitters, characterised by its dark red colour. It is produced by the Davide Campari Group, a multinational company based in Italy.

History

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Campari was invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Novara, Italy. It was originally coloured with carmine dye, derived from crushed cochineal insects, which gave the drink its distinctive red colour. Campari Group discontinued the use of carmine in 2006.[1]

In 1904, Campari's first production plant was opened in Sesto San Giovanni, near Milan, Italy. Under the direction of Davide Campari, Gaspare's son, the company began to export the beverage, first to Nice in the heart of the French Riviera, then overseas.

The Campari brand is now distributed in over 190 countries. Campari is a registered trademark of Davide Campari Milano S.P.A.,[2][3] which is part of Gruppo Campari (Campari Group).

Use

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Campari is often used in cocktails and is commonly served with soda water or citrus juice (most often pink grapefruit juice), often garnished with either blood orange or blood lime slice (mainly in Australia) or mixed with prosecco as a spritz.

Campari is an essential ingredient in several IBA official cocktails (of which Campari is a sponsor): the negroni, the Americano (which was named at a time when few Americans were aware of Campari), the boulevardier, and the old pal (formerly), as well as other drinks such as the Garibaldi. It is a common ingredient in spritzes, though other amari are also common.

In the Italian market, Campari mixed with soda water is sold in individual bottles as Campari Soda (10% alcohol by volume). Campari Soda is packaged in a distinctive bottle that was designed by Fortunato Depero in 1932.

Ratings

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Wine Enthusiast has reviewed Campari on a number of occasions, giving it a score of "96/100" in 2023.[4]

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  • Bottle of Campari.
    Bottle of Campari.
  • Campari soda.
    Campari soda.
  • Campari soda.
    Campari soda.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Simonson, Robert (26 November 2018). "The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little Bugs". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "CAMPARI – Trademark Details". Justia. Justia Corporate Center. Retrieved 31 Dec 2019.
  3. ^ D’Ascenzo, Monica (15 March 2016). "Campari controlla il 45% dei marchi globali" [Campari controls 45% of global brands]. Finanza & Mercati (in Italian). Il Sole 24 Ore. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Campari Bitter". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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