Ghia vs Crodino: Which Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Should You Try?
Ghia and Crodino both sit in the non-alcoholic aperitif world, but they do not taste the same. Crodino is easy orange fizz. Ghia is sharper, more bitter, and more herbal.
The fast answer
Buy Crodino if you want something small, fizzy, orange, and ready to drink. Buy Ghia if you want more bitterness, more herbs, and a bottle you can mix with sparkling water or tonic.
I would not choose between them by asking which one is better. I would ask whether you want friendly orange aperitivo or a more bitter pre-dinner drink.
Where to buy
If you are deciding between these two, buy Crodino for easy orange fizz and Ghia for a more bitter glass.
Crodino tastes easier
Crodino is sweet-bitter, orange, fizzy, and simple. It works over ice with salty snacks and does not ask much from you.
It is the one I would buy for a mixed group or for someone trying non-alcoholic aperitifs for the first time.
Ghia tastes more bitter
Ghia brings more herbs, citrus peel, bitterness, and bite. It needs bubbles and ice, and the pour matters more. Too much can push the drink bitter fast.
It is better for someone who likes amaro, Negroni-style drinks, bitter sodas, or spritzes that do not taste like soft drinks.
My first-order advice
If you are new to this shelf, buy Crodino first and drink it cold with food. If you like the bitter finish but want more edge, buy Ghia next.
If you already know you dislike sweet orange drinks, skip straight to Ghia or another bitter aperitif.
Bottom line
Crodino is the easier orange aperitivo. Ghia is the more bitter bottle. Both are good, but they answer different cravings.