From Sparrow’s amaro list, the Wilderton Aperitif NA is our bittersweet nonalcoholic option, a thoughtful zero-proof pour for anyone who wants the aperitivo ritual without the alcohol ($9 by the pour, or $13.50 for a larger pour).
About Wilderton Aperitif NA
Wilderton is a botanical spirits company based in Hood River, Oregon, known as one of the first dedicated nonalcoholic distilleries in the country. Rather than starting with wine or spirit and stripping the alcohol out, Wilderton builds its aperitifs from real botanicals using distillation, the same idea a traditional distillery uses, working with whole plants instead of flavor chemicals and skipping synthetic preservatives and colors. This bittersweet aperitif is their take on the classic Italian-style aperitivo, made to be poured and sipped like the real thing while staying alcohol-free.
Tasting Notes
True to its name, this is a bitter-sweet aperitif, bright and zesty up front with citrus and herbs leading the way and a satisfying bitter finish underneath. The botanical blend leans on grapefruit, orange blossom, gentian, and aromatic herbs, so it drinks like a proper aperitivo, complex and a little bracing, rather than a sweet soda. It is a genuine option for the bitter-forward crowd who happen to be skipping alcohol.
What to Pair It With
Enjoy it the way you would any aperitivo, before dinner with something to share, or after with a coffee. It works neat over ice or topped with soda for a zero-proof spritz, and it pairs easily with lighter starters from the Sparrow dinner menu like the Burrata Avocado or the Fresh Oysters. It is a natural fit for our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM, whether you are settled into the 21+ lounge or out on the four-season patio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilderton Aperitif NA?
It is a bittersweet nonalcoholic aperitif from Wilderton, a botanical distillery in Hood River, Oregon. It is built from real botanicals like grapefruit, orange blossom, and gentian to drink like a classic aperitivo while staying alcohol-free.
How much is a pour of Wilderton Aperitif NA at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $9 by the pour, or $13.50 for a larger pour. It is on our amaro list as the bittersweet nonalcoholic choice.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Sibona Amaro. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come give it a try.