The Bellini is a cocktail composed of Prosecco and peach purée or nectar, traditionally served in a flute glass. It was invented between 1934 and 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy.
The original recipe specified white peach purée, which imparts a delicate flavor and a slight blush color, often enhanced with a splash of raspberry or cherry juice for hue. The drink gained popularity due to its association with Italian aperitivo culture, and was named "Bellini" by Cipriani after the pink toga of a saint in a painting by Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.
While various fruit nectars and syrups (e.g. peach syrup) or sparkling wines are sometimes substituted, purists still insist that a Bellini uses Prosecco and fresh white peach purée.