Bellini
The Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail, typically made with white peach purée and Prosecco, a sparkling wine from the Veneto region. It was invented in the 1930s or 1940s at Harry's Bar in Venice, and its name is said to be inspired by the pinkish hue reminiscent of a saint's robe in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is relatively high in carbohydrates, primarily from the natural sugars in the peach purée and the Prosecco. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, offering minimal protein and fat, with some vitamin C from the fruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Bellini is unique for being a fruit-based sparkling wine cocktail that celebrates simplicity and high-quality seasonal ingredients, embodying the Italian philosophy of 'la dolce vita' or the sweet life. Its creation at a legendary Venetian bar ties it directly to the cultural history of Italian aperitivo and social dining.
