The story of Cipriani did not begin with a product.
It began with hospitality.
In 1931, Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry's Bar in Venice, just steps away from Piazza San Marco. What started as an intimate Venetian bar would eventually become one of the world's most recognizable names in hospitality and Italian lifestyle.
Its philosophy was remarkably simple: make every guest feel welcome.
That idea continues to define Cipriani almost a century later.
Where History Was Made
Over the decades, Harry's Bar became a meeting place for writers, artists, actors and travellers from around the world.
Its understated atmosphere attracted personalities such as Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, Truman Capote and Peggy Guggenheim, helping establish Harry's Bar as part of Venice's cultural history.
But some of Cipriani's greatest contributions were created not through extravagance, but through simplicity.
The Birth of the Bellini
One of the most famous examples is the Bellini.
Created by Giuseppe Cipriani in Venice, the cocktail combined white peach purée with Prosecco.
Its delicate pink colour reminded him of the tones found in the work of Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini — and the cocktail received the name that would later become known around the world.
Today, the Bellini remains one of Cipriani's signatures and a symbol of effortless Italian aperitivo culture.
Simple ingredients. A memorable result.
The Story of Carpaccio
Cipriani is also responsible for another name that has become part of menus around the world: Carpaccio.
Created at Harry's Bar, the dish was named after Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio, whose works were known for their distinctive shades of red and white.
Like the Bellini, it reflects the philosophy behind Cipriani: few elements, carefully selected, presented with confidence.
From Venice to the World
As Cipriani expanded internationally, it carried the spirit of Harry's Bar with it.
Today, the name is associated with restaurants, hotels, events and destinations around the world, yet its identity remains deeply connected to Venice and to the idea of Italian hospitality.
The experience has also moved beyond the restaurant.
Cipriani has translated many of its most recognizable flavours into a collection that can be enjoyed at home.
Bringing the Cipriani Experience Home
From the iconic Bellini to wines, artisanal beers, pasta, sauces and gourmet specialties, Cipriani products allow the atmosphere of the brand to become part of everyday dining.
The idea is not simply to recreate a restaurant dish.
It is to bring home the philosophy behind it: quality ingredients, simplicity, beautiful presentation and the pleasure of sharing good food and drinks around a table.
A plate of Cipriani pasta.
A chilled Bellini before dinner.
An artisanal beer shared during an aperitivo.
Small rituals that carry a piece of Venice with them.
Cipriani at Marel
As the Official Cipriani Distributor in Albania, Marel Wine & Spirits brings a carefully selected range of Cipriani drinks and gourmet products to Albania.
It is a collection for those who appreciate more than the name on the label.
Behind every product is a story that began in Venice in 1931 — a story of hospitality, taste and an unmistakably Italian approach to enjoying life.
From Venice to your table.
Discover Cipriani at Marel Wine & Spirits.
