LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

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South of this road, for example , pasta asciutta (dried pasta made from durum wheat) is the carbohydrate of choice. To the north, risotto, polenta, gnocchi, and fresh egg pasta are more common. Where the south relies on olive oil, the north reaches for butter or lard. Northern cooks also use less tomato, relying more on brodo (meat broth), cream or wine to moisten dishes, while pizza is a southern Italian (Neapolitan) invention. Salumi – cured meats - and cheeses are made in every corner of Italy with distinctive local twists. Italy’s north is home to many beloved Italian wines, like the robust reds of Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Chianti Classico, and Amarone, the lighter reds of Dolcetto, Barbera and Valpolicella, zesty alpine Pinot Grigio, the fulsome whites of Friuli and Soave, and the lively bubbles of Prosecco and Franciacorta, to name a few. The south boasts sturdy Nero d’Avola from Sicily, volcanic masterpieces from Mount Etna and the Campi Flegrei, plush Primitivo from Puglia, sumptuous Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, the stony whites of Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, and the stately Aglianico of Taurasi, among others. A WINE LOVER’S PARADISE

SPEND $75, EARN 225 AEROPLAN ® POINTS ON ALL ITALIAN PRODUCTS (Inclusive of wine, beer and spirits). All Italian products are included in the offer, with the exception of Cellar Collection and Vintages Shop Online products.

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Start your next festa with Italian vermouths or aperitivos —spritzed up or straight—or one of Italy’s classic beers or new microbrews. After wine and dinner, savour fiery or ultra-refined grappa, or try regional amaros. These local, herb-infused liqueurs come from closely guarded family recipes to close a meal. The LCBO’s spotlight on Italy this autumn is the perfect opportunity to explore this country's delicious legacy. Served alongside regional dishes, Italy’s wines, beers and spirits deliver your very own slice of la dolce vita.

Offer valid October 12– November 8, 2025. Visit LCBO.com/aeroplan for Terms and Conditions. ® Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aeroplan ® Inc., used under license.

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