 on AMAZON When we traveled in Italy, we needed to hydrate--it's hot there, even in the fall. Of course, we carried Thermos bottles to keep water in (filling them with the public Nasoni and acqua potabile fountains, or we'd pick up bottles of acqua frizzante (sparkling water). Lucas and I also used the water to wet our bandanas, either puttin gthem around our necks or under our caps! But there were times we just needed to quench our thirst with a bit more flavor--and bubbles. Sure, they have Coke there, but we're not such big Coke drinkers, and besides, it tastes very different there.  On AMAZON As we experimented with Italian sodas, we discovered that the Italian Fanta is amazing. It's not super sweet like in the States, is lighter in color, and in fact contained actual orange juice! Fresh, fruity and frizzante! Once in a while here at home, we will order some from Amazon to bring back that Italian thirst-quenching memory. Perfect in summer with a panino out on our patio.
 on AMAZON Next is a classic Sicilian flavor... Néssi's Blood Orange Soda. Again, beautiful, nostalgic artwork on the can of a woman on a bicycle. There's nothing like the flavor of blood oranges in Italy. Their flavors are more profound and the colors much deeper that blood oranges grown in the U.S.. This one is refreshing and might be a great addition to your cocktail mix collection.  on Amazon If you want to drink a truly Italian, strange soda, you have to try Chinotto. It's a bittersweet flavor halfway between a cola and citrus flavor, but without much sweetness. Apparently, this beverage was popular even in ancient times. This is very popular with many Italians who consider it very refreshing. It's made from the fruit of the citrus myrtle-leafed myrtifolia tree.
When Lucas and I tried it, we decided it was an acquired taste and not for us. Still, it's an authentic flavor that you might very well fall in love with, especially if you like bitter flavors. Several companies produce Chinotto in Italy, including San Pellegrino (under the brand names Chinò and Chinotto) and Fanta Chinotto in Italy. Enjoy your Italian life! --Jerry Finzi |
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