Celebrate London’s First Aperitivo Hour with Grana Padano Cheese

The Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano is delighted to invite Londoners to enjoy the city’s very first Grana Padano Aperitivo Hour – a celebration of the famous Italian tradition.

From 3rd - 5th December 2013 (between 5.30- 9pm), bars and restaurants across London will be offering you the chance to enjoy some delicious Grana Padano Cheese with your after-work tipple. Italians have long enjoyed a snack with their evening drink - before and even after dinner - knowing that Grana Padano Cheese can bring out the full and complex flavours of an aperitif – and now Londoners can too!

Our staff will be on hand to recommend the best aperitif to complement your Grana Padano Cheese, and at specific venues there will be the opportunity for you to enjoy drinks promotions and the chance to win prizes.

Why not join in with Grana Padano Aperitivo Hour at one of these venues:

• Harvey Nichols, Fifth Floor
• Gordon's Wine Bar, Charing Cross
• Vats Wine Bar, Holborn
• High Timber, Mansion House
• Searcys Champagne Bar, Paddington
• The Buckingham Arms, Westminster
• The Pearson Room

Grana Padano is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product, recognised and protected by the Italian State and European Union. Its PDO status means that it is essentially and exclusively linked to the particular area in Northern Italy – the Padana Valley – where it is produced and has been for nearly 1,000 years, inseparable from the climate, culture, and the know-how of the people that create it. This ensures the ultimate in quality, authenticity and traceability, making it an ideal ingredient in meals and snacks around the globe.

Time is an essential ingredient in the production of Grana Padano. As the cheese matures, the aromas and flavours evolve. There are three different vintages of the cheese: Grana Padano (aged between nine and 16 months), Grana Padano ‘over 16 months,’ and Grana Padano ‘RISERVA’ (over 20 months). The different maturation stages give it a versatility that allows it to taste great with a wide variety of wines and recipes.