Ginepraio Organic Mediterranean Dry Gin is a London Dry Gin from the Ginepraio Gin brand crafted in Italy.
This award-winning Tuscan gin combines the aromatics of Mediterranean scrubland with a winemaker's sensibility, resulting in a textured, herbaceous spirit with a saline finish. Interestingly, Ginepraio's name has a dual meaning in Tuscany – it literally translates to "juniper thicket" but is also a colloquial term for a tricky or thorny situation, adding a layer of cultural depth to this artisanal spirit.
Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate Ginepraio Organic Mediterranean Dry Gin for its unique Tuscan terroir, showcasing wild herbs like marjoram and oregano alongside more traditional botanicals. This compound gin, crafted with a winemaker's sensibility in Ponsacco, captures the essence of the Italian coast's aromatic scrub-brush (macchia) and offers a textured, herbaceous profile with a distinctive saline, mineral finish that sets it apart from conventional gins.
With its herbaceous and mineral profile, Ginepraio Organic Mediterranean Dry Gin shines in simple, refreshing cocktails that highlight its unique botanicals, such as a classic gin and tonic or a dry martini. This versatile spirit is equally enjoyable sipped neat or over ice, particularly on warm summer evenings, and pairs beautifully with Mediterranean-inspired dishes featuring fresh herbs, citrus, and seafood.
Nose: Fresh juniper leads, followed by zesty green mandarin and bitter orange peel. Herbaceous notes of marjoram and oregano mingle with earthy wild carrot. A subtle hint of resinous mastic adds complexity.
Palate: Juniper-forward with a smooth, oily texture. The citrus elements brighten, while the herbs intensify. A distinctive Mediterranean character emerges, reminiscent of sun-baked coastal herbs. Slight peppery notes and a touch of salinity balance the botanical sweetness.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering herbal notes. The finish is dry and clean, with a pleasant mineral quality. A subtle bitterness from the orange peel persists, complemented by a final whisper of juniper and mastic resin.
Ginepraio Organic Mediterranean Dry Gin is crafted using a compound gin method, where a base grain spirit is infused with essential oils extracted from wild Mediterranean herbs and botanicals typical of the Tuscan coast. This unique production process, which forgoes redistillation, allows the gin to capture the pure, vibrant essence of its organic ingredients, resulting in a distinctly herbaceous and mineral-forward flavor profile that showcases the terroir of Tuscany.
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