The wine aperitif.
Not a sugary one.

We combine vintner wine with botanicals. Looks good. Tastes even better.

Two varieties. One idea.

Both based on Riesling, both with less sugar.
One for the afternoon, the other for later.

ODE Bright Lemon

Bright. Citrus-forward. Made for day drinking. Seven types of lemon, light enough for the sun, as long as it lasts.
13.6 g sugar / 100 ml

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ODE Ruby Wood

Deep. Orange-forward. Somewhat more tart.
More depth, more bitterness, more calm in the glass. 9.5 g sugar / 100 ml

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Esquire »ODE ist nicht nur optisch, sondern auch geschmacklich ein absolutes Highlight", BZ: "Schmuckstück einer jeden Bar"
FAZ: »ODE ist ein Gegenbeispiel für das Argument, dass es erst südlich des Brenners einen anständigen Aperitif gibt«

Riesling from Rheinhessen instead of water. You can taste it immediately.

Wine instead of water

Bitter compounds from roots, not the lab. No artificial additives.

No additives

Sweetness comes from the wine, not from the sack. Sugar reduced, not the taste.

Less Sugar
ODE Essenz
ODE Zitronen

Die Essenz

Die im ODE/LAB Berlin entwickelten Essenzen bilden das Herz des Geschmacks. Was ODE so besonders macht, sind nicht nur die ausgewählten Rohstoffe, sondern vor allem das eigene Verfahren, mit dem diese Essenzen gewonnen werden. Jede Frucht, jedes Holz und jedes Botanical wird genau in dem Moment verarbeitet, in dem sein Aroma am stärksten ist. So entsteht ein Geschmack, der seine ganze Tiefe zeigt.

Riesling-Trauben
Nico Espenschied

ODE Wein

Gemeinsam mit dem Top-Winzer Nico Espenschied haben wir einen Riesling entwickelt, dessen einzigartiges Verhältnis von Säure und Süße die perfekte Basis für die Magie der Essenzen bietet.

Der Next-Level Aperitif

Wie schmeckt eine Frucht in ihrer ursprünglichen Form? Wie eine Wurzel, eine Rinde, ein Stück Holz? Wir — Stefan Becker und Thorsten Konrad — kommen aus dem Design, nicht aus der Spirituosenbranche. Genau das hat uns die Freiheit gegeben, einen Aperitif noch einmal neu zu denken. Über zweieinhalb Jahre haben wir aus mehr als 650 natürlichen Rohstoffen Essenzen extrahiert, kombiniert und in unzähligen Versuchsreihen eine Geschmacksarchitektur entwickelt, die es so vorher nicht gab. Das Ergebnis ist ein moderner Aperitif, der zeigt, wie viel Tiefe ohne künstliche Aromen möglich ist.

ODE vs. Aperol

Less sugar, no E110.

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ODE vs. Lillet

Same basis, different idea.

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ODE vs. Sarti Pink

Mature instead of sweet.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen zu ODE

Alles, was du über unseren natürlichen Apéritif wissen musst – von der Herstellung über den Genuss bis hin zum Versand. Hier findest du die Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen rund um ODE.

The apéritif is a timeless ritual from France and Italy that awakens the senses and ushers in the evening. At ODE, we have reinterpreted this tradition with our own creations — Bright Lemon for a refreshingly zesty pleasure and Ruby Wood for a deeper note. Whether you're starting the evening relaxed or enjoying conversations in good company, our apéritifs will accompany you lightly and carefree from the first sip until the last light of day.

ODE can be enjoyed neat, on ice, or in a mixed drink. For Bright Lemon, we recommend serving it on ice with sparkling wine, Prosecco, or champagne. Ruby Wood unfolds its flavor particularly well on ice with tonic water. Both varieties are also excellent as a base for cocktails. You can find all recipes here.

ODE stands out with its natural ingredients and unique flavor compositions. Our aperitifs are free from artificial flavors and colors, offering an authentic and unadulterated taste experience. Bright Lemon and Ruby Wood are carefully developed to impress both neat and mixed.

The essences of ODE are produced in Berlin in our own production facility, with a focus on quality and sustainability. The wine comes from Rheinhessen from Nico Espenschied. We work closely with local suppliers to ensure that only the best ingredients go into our apéritifs.

Yes, ODE is 100% vegan. We do not use any animal products in our manufacturing process.

ODE does not have a best-before date. After opening, we recommend storing the bottle in the refrigerator and consuming it within 3 months to preserve its full aroma. Since we do not use any artificial flavorings or stabilizers, the color of both varieties may darken slightly. However, this is a completely natural process.

ODE is available via our online shop. You can also find our products in over 400 selected specialist shops and bars throughout Germany. You can find a retailer near you on our Storefinder.

Shipping usually takes 1-3 business days within Germany. We ship daily via DPD and DHL. Orders placed on weekdays by 10:00 AM usually leave our warehouse on the same day. As soon as your order has been shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation with a tracking number. A commercial invoice will be sent to you as a PDF 6 hours after the order has left our warehouse.

No, ODE does not carry an organic certificate. We deliberately chose not to pursue official certification, as we prioritize quality and sustainability. However, many of the ingredients we use are organically certified, and our wine is produced according to standards that far exceed organic requirements. This allows us to ensure that ODE offers a natural and authentic taste experience.

Then please send us a short email to hi@ode-aperitif.com, and we will get back to you immediately. Thank you!

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