Ginepraio Tuscan Dry Gin

Gin description

Ginepraio is an Organic London Dry Gin with a Tuscan accent. Born from a partnership between Levante Spirits and Deta Distilleries. We created it using a copper discontinuous alembic still, affectionately nicknamed Lapo. When choosing the name we were inspired by the old saying “cacciarsi in un ginepraio” – to get stuck in a mess – (the dictionary definition is also printed on the label), an informal way to describe a sticky situation from which it is difficult to get out. The same situation in which we found ourselves during the selection of the raw ingredients, all strictly certified, Tuscan, and organic. Starting from the alcohol base that comes from wheat grown in the Mugello area; the seven botanicals, including juniper, dog-rose and helichrysum, come from Maremma, Val D’Orcia and the Chianti area. The spirit, upon visual examination, is as clear as any London Dry Gin but on the nose it is clearly handcrafted because of the bold scent of wild juniper prevails among the other botanicals. The dog-rose fragrance can be sensed later on. The juniper stands out on the palate; next, alongside the rose, you can appreciated the typical note of balsamic helichrysum for a lingering finish with slight citrusy hints.