Ginato Gin Sicilian Citrus Italian Gin, 70 cl

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By expertly blending the finest Italian juniper berries, botanicals and grape, we have created a collection of wonderful gins that are both extremely unique and exude the true essence of Italy. Italian gin brand Ginato has gained listings with Australian drinks retailers Dan Murphy’s and BWS. The 43% ABV gins are distributed worldwide by Kirker Greer Spirits Gin from Europe?’ you might be thinking. ‘Is nothing sacred?’ After all, gin is as proudly British as fish and chips, Tesco and Fray Bentons meat pies. This is correct – but only in so far as none of the above are strictly British inventions, either. The first chippie was set up by a Jewish immigrant, the first Tesco was established by the son of Polish arrivals, and Fray Bentos was first manufactured in Uruguay. Also winning Gold Outstanding medals were Audemus Spirits, Pink Pepper Gin from France, Ginerei, The Coffee Gin from Austria, and Matsui Shuzo, the Hakuto Premium Matsui Gin.

Steven Pattison, CEO of Drinksology Kirker Greer, said: “The Ginato range encapsulates a true Italian spirit and without a doubt, Gino D’Acampo is the perfect fit for the brand.In need of some positivity? Get delicious recipe ideas, uplifting lifestyle news, and fashion and beauty tips. Make the most of your time at home and enjoy Good Housekeeping delivered directly to your door every month! Vanilla, white fruits, earthy, apple blossoms and notes of apple aromas on the nose combining with concord grape, chamomile and juniper flavours on the palate. Alcohol and sugar well-integrated with the flavours displaying a woody undertone and lingering fruity finish. A vibrant, fresh colour with definite raspberry aromas. Like strolling through a bramble patch. On the palate, rich opulent fruit gives a sweet and sour character. Juniper undertones. A wonderfully well-made gin that delivers on flavour and character. Dara: Did you always know you wanted to use Pinot Grigio grapes or was there a sort of trial and error?

The Ginato collection is defined by its commitment to authentically representing Italian produce. Each variant in the range is meticulously crafted by distilling the gin with a specific type of Italian wine grape. This results in a distinctive flavour profile that not only reflects the character of the gin but also the nuanced notes of the grape it's distilled with. Warm spices on the nose with hints of clove, nutmeg, spice and chocolate. The palate is led by cinnamon, pepper and liquorice that together have great balance and linger on the palate long after the sip. Continually developing. There are all the gin elements a traditionalist would want – but seen through a Scandinavian filter. It’s like rolling a lemon in your hands in a cool pine forest. That vibrant pine element becomes sweeter and more heathery on the palate, with a high note of coriander dying away slowly on the finish. It’s elegant, highly drinkable, different and yet still respectful. Good as a Martini or a G&T. Organic. Alc 40.5% Other Gold Outstanding medalist gins included North Point Distillery, Crosskirk Bay Gin and Edwards Distillers, Four Feathers Raspberry and Lime Gin. The latter was described by the judging panel as: Southern Italy is blessed with a Mediterranean climate. Sunny hot days and cold nights, coupled with unique terroir, gives the citrus fruits a typical sweetness and taste that is very difficult to find anywhere else in the world.

The genius of Ginato lies in its ability to maintain a delicate balance. It marries the boldness of gin with the subtlety of wine without letting one overpower the other. Drinkers are thus treated to a symphony of flavours, where the sharpness of juniper berries dances seamlessly with the smooth notes of Italian wine grapes.

Ginato Italian Gin has launched in more than 22 countries including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Israel, South Africa and Australia. This gin tastes very much of its French Riviera home – not least because it’s expensive! The feel of the bottle owes more to a top-end perfume than a bottle of booze, and there’s some of that in the flavours, too. There’s definite juniper up front, but then many layers below and behind it. Warm red leather, higher grass elements, sweet and dry spices and building notes of musky white flowers. It wraps itself around the bitterness of tonic but is at its best in a highly distinctive Martini. Alc 44% Gorgeously light and fragrant on the nose with a juicy burst of fresh citrus on the palate. The beautifully blended botanicals open up like a summer flower to reveal glorious complexity and a delightfully long dry finish. A superb gin.

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The Ginato Gin range comprises four bottlings: the classic Pinot Grigio Gin, made with a blend of grape and grain spirit, and combined with Sicilian lemons; Ginato Clementino, crafted with clementine oranges; Ginato Pompelmo, made with pink grapefruit; and Melograno gin, made with pomegranate. In its vintage-style bottle it's a great Christmas gift for gin fans or Pinot Grigio fans and if you know someone who loves both... it's a no-brainer.