Aperitivo hour, Piedmont style. Chinati Vergano’s Americano starts with Grignolino red wine from Asti and layers in wormwood, gentian root, orange peel, savory and a mix of Italian herbs. The result is aromatic, bittersweet and herbaceous, with citrusy lift and a pleasantly bitter finish. An Americano is a traditional Piedmontese aperitif, similar to vermouth but with a little more of a bitter bite. Serve it over ice with a splash of soda and a slice of orange for an effortlessly good start to the evening.