Frequently asked Questions about Crodino

Crodino is the non-alcoholic Italian Aperitivo. Made today using the same time-honoured recipe originally created in 1965, Crodino has a surprisingly rich and distinctly yet unexpected bittersweet taste. Its sparkling and multi-layered profile matches that of its culturally contemporary and upbeat spirit that embraces everyone in an easy-going atmosphere that feels open and inclusive.

Crodino is the non-alcoholic Italian Aperitivo. Made today using the same time-honoured recipe originally created in 1965, Crodino has a surprisingly rich and distinctly yet unexpected bittersweet taste. Its sparkling and multi-layered profile matches that of its culturally contemporary and upbeat spirit that embraces everyone in an easy-going atmosphere that feels open and inclusive.

Crodino is unmistakably bittersweet, with strong aromatic notes that gives a surprisingly rich taste. Every sip connects to the warming energy of Crodino, captured in sparkling bubbles that open with citrusy and distinctive orange notes.

Crodino’s authenticity starts in Italy in 1965 when a local entrepreneur partnered with an expert herbalist and flavorist with the idea of creating a new non-alcoholic drink. Together, they explored and tested new flavour combinations, before finally conquering a recipe of high-quality herbs, spices, woods and roots that were sourced from all over the world. This remains the Crodino as we know it today; surprisingly rich in taste with a unique bittersweetness. This aromatic bitterness, accompanied with the warm and lightly sparkling nature of the liquid saw Crodino effortlessly elevate the Aperitivo occasion in Italian culture, and go on to gain popularity overseas with this stylish ‘Rituale Italiano’. The time-honoured recipe of Crodino remains unaltered over 50 years later and continues to embrace culturally infused experiences that feel upbeat, easy going and inclusive. Today, Crodino is available as Crodino Biondo; with warming orange hues and a distinctly bittersweet taste, and as Crodino Arancia Rosso; a bright red colour with pomegranate reflections, offering a fresh blood orange flavour on the signature Crodino spice and bitterness.

With an authentic Italian heritage, Crodino embraces the Italian art of the Aperitivo moment; a recurrent and sociable feature of Italian culture. The Crodino Aperitivo moment is inclusive and multi-faceted that merges good taste and great company before dinner.

Beautifully simple, the best way to drink Crodino is in a long-stem wine glass that is generously filled with ice and finished with a slice of fresh orange to elevate the liquids aromatic notes. To really revel in the Italian art of the Aperitivo experience, pair your Crodino serve with a variety of deliciously simple, high-quality small bites such as tasty tapas and little plates of Italian savoury specialities.

Crodino has a surprisingly rich taste that is delicately sparkling and perfectly bittersweet, with mature aromatic notes and a lingering finish that is best enjoyed over ice in a long-stem wine glass to release the full sensorial experience it offers.

Some things are best kept a secret, and the original recipe for Crodino is certainly one of those. The 50 year old recipe behind Crodino’s distinctively bittersweet and surprisingly rich taste is time-honoured and closely guarded, known only to include a selection of high-quality herbs, spices, woods and roots from all over the world. To this day, the recipe is respected with the only acknowledged ingredients of cloves, cardamom, coriander seeds and nutmeg.

Not at all – Crodino recipe remains unaltered for over 50 years ago and the liquid inside remains the signature bittersweet and surprisingly rich taste of Crodino.

Crodino does not contain gluten.

Crodino does not contain allergens.

Crodino is not Kosher.

Crodino is not Halal.

Yes, Crodino is suitable for vegetarians.

Yes, Crodino is suitable for vegans.

Crodino should be stored in a cool, dry place to protect the integrity of the liquid.