gnista

from Malmö, Sweden

Between forest, laboratory and bar –
Compositions with herbs, tea and wood, built for the table.
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Between Norwegian forests and fjords

Chef and spirits enthusiast Erika Ollen develops drinks in Malmö that combine ritual, taste and depth.

Under the name Gnista – Swedish for "spark" – distinctive alternatives with a personal touch are created. Drawing on her experience in the bar scene, she combines flavors like building blocks – constructed for moments that demand clarity and texture.

Building blocks of the depth

Each ingredient has its purpose and measure: rhubarb provides the acidity and creates a framework, oak wood delivers tannins, raisins give body, ginger and habanero add spiciness, wormwood bitterness, and lovage character.

The production of the non-alcoholic spirits combines maceration, steam distillation, infusion, smoking, and filtration; a master blender brings the textures together. This results in structured, dense compositions with a clear line and length.

Two color palettes, one style

In addition to its non-alcoholic spirits, Gnista develops four wine alternatives in two lines: Reds and Blondes. The base consists of fruit juices (including cherry, grape, and rhubarb), fermentation processes, and botanical extracts. Oak and raisins provide structure and tannins; herbs, blossoms, and spices add freshness and length. Complexity is achieved through natural enzymes and botanical extracts. The result: a clear body and vibrant character.

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GNISTA from Malmö, Sweden, creates non-alcoholic spirits and wine alternatives that balance ritual, flavor and structure. Chef-founded by Erika Ollen, the range uses maceration, distillation, smoking and blending to build layered profiles of herbs, roots, fruit and wood. Alongside a bright non-alcoholic white-wine option, a structured non-alcoholic red-wine option and a textural non-alcoholic orange-wine option, GNISTA offers spirits in the vein of vermouth, gin and rum for modern zero-proof cocktails. Whether for the table or the bar, GNISTA captures Nordic precision, depth and quiet tension.

GNISTA, based in Malmö, develops alcohol-free spirits and wine alternatives with depth, texture, and a clear, defined character. Under the direction of Erika Ollen, maceration, distillation, smoking, and blending create multifaceted profiles of herbs, roots, fruit, and wood. In addition to a clear alcohol-free white wine option, a structured alcohol-free red wine option, and a textured alcohol-free orange wine option, GNISTA offers spirits inspired by vermouth, gin, and rum – crafted for contemporary no/low cocktails. For the table and bar: Scandinavian precision with sparkle and length.