BelGioioso, steeped in Italian tradition, has developed an Aperitivo program to help build an authentic experience that features artisan specialty cheeses, drinks and small bites for operators who strive to boost shoulder dining periods into business building opportunities.
The Aperitivo Program benefits operators in the following ways:

• Menu Integration: Go beyond ordinary cheeses and leverage BelGioioso’s legendary expertise, offering a variety of La Bottega artisan cheeses that range from mild to sharp, soft to firm, and easily pair with breads, crackers, fruits, vegetables, meats and more.
• Application Versatility: Italian cheeses can be used in a variety of applications for endless creativity: build breakfast boards, multi-course cheese centric meals, snack boards, or wine/beer/cocktail tastings that pair with Aperitivo cheeses. Design cheese boards, appetizer bundles and more for takeout simplicity.
• LTO & Seasonal Rotation: Aperitivo is great for optimizing seasonal LTOs. Selected Aperitivo cheeses and companion ingredients will change with the seasons, allowing operators to keep the program fresh.
• On-Trend Experience: Aperitivo delivers on trends that are popular with consumers such as charcuterie, sharable appetizers, and bold, worldly flavors.

Beverage pairing suggestions take into consideration the flavor notes of a broad range of specialty cheeses that anchor the Aperitivo program. A decadent Gorgonzola Steak Crostini (left) pairs well with a Tom Collins, hard cider or Barolo, while craveable Breaded Crescenza Fontina (right) is complemented by an Old Fashioned, a fruit beer or red zinfandel.

Learn more about BelGioioso’s Apertivo program and enjoy artisan cheeses, cheese trainings, marketing assets and the support of national ad campaign. Visit www.belgioioso.com/aperitivo