Beer in Rome
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Rome (Italy).
Peroni moved from Vigevano to Rome in 1864 and, with brands such as Nastro Azzurro, became one of Italy’s best-known breweries.
Breweries in Rome
Peroni
Francesco Peroni founded the brewery in Vigevano; it has brewed in Rome since 1864. Today Peroni belongs to the Japanese group Asahi.
Known for: Peroni, Nastro Azzurro
Beer history of Rome
- 1864
Peroni moves to Rome and becomes one of Italy’s best-known breweries.
- 1963
Peroni launches Nastro Azzurro, named after the Blue Riband won by the liner Rex.