A Guide to An Italian-Inspired Summer

There’s something irresistible about summer in Italy. The pace slows, the sun sets later, and life unfolds outdoors. Lunches stretch into golden hour and evenings are often celebrated with chilled glasses in the company of friends. It’s a season defined by warmth, not just in the weather, but in the way we gather, savor, and celebrate.

While we may not all be basking on the Amalfi Coast, we can bring a little bit of that effortless Italian energy to our own summer moments. If you're hosting friends for a sunset dinner or making time for a solo evening for yourself, La Marca Prosecco is here to add a touch of Italian charm to the table.

SET THE SCENE: SUMMER HOSTING THE ITALIAN WAY

Italian hosting isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Dishes are seasonal and unfussy, and there’s always something sparkling in the glass. Bring that sensibility home with a few easy touches:

APERITIVO HOUR IN THE GARDEN

Arrange a spritz station and small plates, encouraging friends to linger as the light fades.

ALFRESCO WHEREVER POSSIBLE

A garden, patio, or even a balcony will do. The point is fresh air, glowing light, and unhurried conversation.

SIMPLE, SUMMERY DISHES

Think pasta tossed with lemon and herbs, grilled vegetables, prosciutto and melon, or a big platter of stone fruit and burrata.

SERVE WELL CHILLED

Serve your prosecco on its own or as part of a fresh spritz (more on that below). It’s light, crisp, and fits right in where you might usually reach for a white wine or Rosé.

THE SPRITZ MOMENT: SUMMER'S SIGNATURE POUR

If there’s a single drink that captures the essence of summer in Italy, it’s the spritz. Light, refreshing, and made for golden-hour sipping, it's endlessly adaptable—and always better with Prosecco. Try your own twist. Serve in stemmed Prosecco flutes or wine goblets and let guests mix their own.

THE HUGO

Create a Prosecco cocktail full of flavor using Elderflower syrup and mint, elevating your cocktail experience!

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TUSCAN GOLDEN HOUR

Bright orange and grapefruit flavors mingle with Prosecco for a vibrant, flavorful cocktail.

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LIMONCELLO SPRITZ

A citrusy twist on the classic Italian spritz, this Prosecco cocktail works beautifully no matter the occasion.

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HERE'S TO SUMMER, ITALIAN STYLE

Whether you're planning a dinner under the stars or a solo toast to the season, let La Marca bring a little Italian elegance to your summer. It’s not about copying every tradition—it’s about making space for the kind of moments that linger.

Cin Cin, La Marca Prosecco

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A Guide to An Italian-Inspired Summer

SET THE SCENE: SUMMER HOSTING THE ITALIAN WAY

APERITIVO HOUR IN THE GARDEN

ALFRESCO WHEREVER POSSIBLE

SIMPLE, SUMMERY DISHES

SERVE WELL CHILLED

THE SPRITZ MOMENT: SUMMER'S SIGNATURE POUR

THE HUGO

TUSCAN GOLDEN HOUR

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ

HERE'S TO SUMMER, ITALIAN STYLE