Ginepraio Organic Mediterranean Dry Gin

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.

• Ginepraio's name has a clever double meaning in Tuscan dialect - it literally translates to "juniper thicket," but it's also used colloquially to describe a tricky or thorny situation, much like getting caught in a thorny bush!
• This gin is crafted in collaboration with a local organic farm run by a perfumer known as "il naso assoluto" (the absolute nose) and her husband, a master distiller, bringing an expert sensory approach to the gin's unique botanical profile.
• Ginepraio's bottle design is intentionally pharmaceutical-inspired, with its embossed glass and minimalist labeling reminiscent of medical saline drip bottles - a clever nod to gin's historical medicinal origins.