Three Ingredients, One Hundred Percent Flavor: The Summer Aperitif According to Gourm.it
With the arrival of summer, our eating habits change. The heat, more flexible schedules, and the desire for lightness lead us to prefer simple preparations, cold dishes, and ready-to-use yet high-quality ingredients. In this context, the aperitif is not just a convivial moment, but a complete gastronomic solution: it can become a quick lunch, an informal dinner, or a daily appointment to carve out a tasty break.
However, simplicity does not mean improvisation. Even the most streamlined proposals require balance, careful selection of raw materials, and attention to the compatibility of flavors and textures. In this sense, Gourm.it offers a formula that is both accessible and refined: an artisanal cheese, a fruit mostarda, and a cured salami. A pairing designed to offer taste, versatility, and quality on every occasion.
A Balanced Summer Pairing
For our suggested pairing, we have chosen three products that tell the story of their territory and perfectly complement each other in flavor.
Bargé from Caseificio Rosso, a Piedmontese specialty, is the traditional tomino for grilling with a bloomy rind. Made with whole pasteurized cow’s milk and aged for only a few days, it has a soft, compact paste of white-straw color, ideal for melting. Its sweet and balanced flavor, with a slight tang, makes it extremely versatile: delicious on the grill during summer barbecues, in a pan with crispy speck, or simply served at room temperature to enhance its creaminess.
To contrast and accompany the cheese, Melon Mostarda from Filotto Senga is made according to the traditional Mantuan recipe: candied fruit or vegetables cut into thin slices and immersed in a sugar syrup flavored with mustard essence. Its history is rooted in rural tradition, when people sought to capture the freshness of summer fruits and vegetables to preserve them through the winter. This mostarda is produced in the province of Mantua by a farm that grows and processes its own fruit, with no preservatives or additives—just melon, sugar, lemon, mustard, and the time needed to do things right. The crunchy strips of melon, sweet and slightly spicy, whet the appetite and pair perfectly not only with cheeses such as Ubriaco, aged Bazzotto, or goat cheeses, but also with boiled meats and roasts.
Completing the trio is Coppa Lunga della Bassa, a specialty from Terre Verdi, a historic salumificio. This salami is the result of artisanal processing and long aging, which give the coppa its marbled texture, full yet delicate flavor, and natural aroma. Its mild seasoning makes it suitable for delicate and balanced combinations, perfect for a summer aperitif.
Artisanal Quality and Ease of Use
The combination of these three ingredients allows you to prepare a ready-to-serve dish in just a few minutes, with no complex cooking or preparation required. It’s ideal for light dinners, informal buffets, or tastings, offering high gastronomic value with minimal effort.
All the selected products come from member companies of the consortium, guaranteeing quality, traceability, and respect for local traditions. This aperitif is not only a practical choice but also an opportunity to support virtuous supply chains and Italian craftsmanship.
Now it’s your turn: bring this pairing to the table and turn every aperitif into a special moment. Let yourself be guided by the authentic flavors of our producers and savor the summer, one bite at a time.
