ByMelanie Renzulli
Updated 
I was excited to visit Ascoli Piceno, in Le Marche, because I wanted to eat olive ascolane at the source.
But I soon learned about this beautiful bar in the center of town, Caffè Meletti, which is known for its anisette.
Anisetta Meletti, first distilled in 1870, predates most other Italian liqueurs. It is customary to drink Meletti with three espresso beans or “mosche” (flies).
Post first published on March 26, 2020
Melanie Renzulli has been writing about Italy for more than 25 years. An Italophile is a lover of Italy, an admirer of Italian customs, traditions, and food. When I created Italofile, I wanted to build a resource—a file, if you will—where I could save, share, and write about my passion for Italy travel, art, culture, and living.
About Melanie Renzulli
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