The Perfect Aperitivo with Golfera: from Bresì to Prosciutto San Valentino, recipes and pairing ideas

A great starting point for your aperitivo is Bresì beef speacialty, an excellent alternative to bresaola. This cured meat is made exclusively from beef, offering a slightly aromatic and intense flavour. It stands out for its large, tender slices and low fat content—making it ideal for a balanced and healthy diet.

With reduced sodium compared to bresaola, gluten-free and without milk and derivatives, it is also perfect for active consumers looking for a light yet flavourful option.

Here are some ideas to enhance our Bresì beef speciality:

• serve it on toasted bread with ricotta and a few drops of fresh lemon juice
• arrange slices on a plate with avocado cubes, rocket, olive oil, pepper and lemon

spread robiola on wholegrain toast, add Bresì beef specialty and finish with fresh figs and a touch of honey

Where lightness meets flavour comes Bresì turkey specialty: ideal for a fresh spring aperitivo. Its delicate taste, with a subtle smoky note, makes it perfect for those seeking balanced and refined flavours.

High in protein and with only 3% fat, made from 100% Italian turkey, it is low in sodium, gluten-free and without milk and derivatives.

Try these recipes:

• prepare a fresh salad with Bresì turkey specialty and thinly sliced fennel, dressed with a citrus vinaigrette
• create rolls filled with fresh stracchino, rocket and pepper and our Bresì Turkey speacilty
• make an avocado toast with rye bread, mashed avocado, Bresì turkey and toasted almonds

Pair Bresì beef and turkey with Golfetta to create a light and varied sharing board. A perfect choice for your aperitivo: a Golfera icon that combines full flavour with lightness. Low in fat and sodium, gluten-free and without milk and derivatives, Golfetta is a versatile cured meat, perfect for light and creative aperitivo recipes or simply enjoyed on its own.

• prepare mini sandwiches with Golfetta, soft multigrain bread and fresh salad
• create a balanced sharing board by alternating Bresì beef, Bresì turkey and Golfetta: the first adds character with its more intense flavour, the second brings delicacy and freshness, while Golfetta completes the plate with its full flavour and versatility. Pair Golfetta with creamy cheeses, thinly sliced fresh fruit such as kiwi and apples, and breadsticks for a varied mix that is lighter than traditional platters
• make soft finger sandwiches with Golfetta, lettuce, robiola and olive oil

An aperitivo with friends wouldn’t be complete without one of the most loved and versatile cured meats: prosciutto crudo. Our San Valentino is the result of a recipe refined over decades, where every step tells a story of tradition. Our light hand-salting enhances the natural sweetness of the meat, while the curing process develops rich and irresistible aromatic notes.

Here are some simple ideas for your aperitivo with Prosciutto San Valentino:

• pair it with fresh stracciatella and a drizzle of olive oil to top focaccia or crispy pinsa cut into squares
• lay the slices over pieces of grilled polenta and add a teaspoon of fava bean cream blended with a touch of olive oil
• arrange the slices on warm crostini, add parmesan shavings and finish with a few fresh rocket leaves

Today’s aperitivo is increasingly innovati, creative and open to different tastes. Plant-based options bring fresh ideas to the table, perfect for sharing with friends. The iPetali range is the ideal choice to add colour and originality to your aperitivo: recipes made from legumes and natural ingredients, expertly combined, organic and preservative-free.

Designed for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, yet perfect for everyone, they turn your aperitivo into a moment of unexpected flavour.

You can use iPetali specialties in the following ways:

• enhance a fully vegetarian board, paired with cheeses, raw vegetables with dip and seeded breadsticks
• create a vegan carpaccio by arranging slices of beetroot and elderberry iPetali on a plate, then add lettuce leaves, sweetcorn and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds
• serve chickpea iPetali with lemon and turmeric on crostini, with a layer of hummus and cannellini beans
• prepare small piadina wraps filled with soya iPetali with peppers, tomato slices and vegan mayonnaise
• fill mini wraps with iPetali, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and black olives, adding sliced avocado and fresh lamb’s lettuce

For us at Golfera, a successful aperitivo starts with a few high-quality, genuine ingredients, carefully selected. Thanks to the variety of our specialties, you can easily create sharing boards, delicious finger food and quick yet impactful dishes—turning every aperitivo into a unique experience.