GNISTA - Red, Italian Style

Name: GNISTA - Red, Italian Style
Brand: Gnista
SKU: GNI-RED-ITL
Price: 24.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

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750mL | Wine Alternative

Rich liquorice, oak, ripe dark cherries, and cracked black pepper. A structured, grippy non-alcoholic red built for high-end gastronomy.

Crafted for wine lovers seeking real structural tension without the alcohol, Gnista Red, Italian Style replicates the weight, savory aromatics, and tannic backbone of a classic Italian red (think Chianti, Nebbiolo, or Barbera). Built from the ground up using gastronomy, food-tech, and botanical extractions rather than dealcoholizing wine, it preserves what matters most: depth, complex aroma, and true mouthfeel.

Aromatic, slightly grippy, and bold, Italian layers savory oak wood and sweet liquorice root over crisp red cherry fruit and a lingering pepper bite. Designed specifically to interact with food, it demands rich umami, fat, and herbaceous depth to balance its structural tannins and spice.

Deep ruby pour, liquorice and oak aromas, grippy dark cherry palate, and a long peppery finish.

The Appearance: Deep, dark ruby-red with garnet reflections and an authentic, leggy cling on the glass.

The Aroma: Intensely aromatic, wood-tinged, and complex. Opens with notes of ripe dark cherries and sweet liquorice, backed by savory oak and cracked black pepper spice.

The Palate: Structured, full-bodied, and slightly grippy. Real botanical tannins coat the tongue, balancing dark stone fruit sweetness with savory herbal structure and mid-palate weight.

The Finish: Long, dry, and satisfyingly warm, leaving a persistent aftertaste of oak spice, black pepper, and earthy cherry.

Serving Size: 100 mL

32 cals | 6.5g sugar

Ingredients: Juice (sour cherry, grape, rhubarb), water, dried spices & fruit (oak, raisins, pepper, wormwood), sugar beet syrup, extracts made from vodka (licorice root, black pepper, habanero), sea salt, preserved by potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.

Red Meats & Savory Proteins: An absolute match for beef carpaccio, Thai beef salad, yakitori grilled skewers, or braised lamb shank.

Earthy Vegetarian Fare: Exceptional paired with mushroom risotto, lentil ragù, roasted root vegetables, or dishes seasoned with thyme, sage, and rosemary.

Italian Classics & Cheeses: Outstanding with wood-fired Margherita pizza, rich tomato-based pasta dishes, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.