The two founders wish to share “la dolce vita” with the world by capturing the Italian Riviera in their lifestyle-branded gin.

We were inspired by the vintage perfume containers from the ’50s and ’60s. We are the first to use a format like this.” Raymo said. According to the brand, the region’s unique microclimate allows Mediterranean vegetation to grow all year-round, with each of the gin’s botanical ripened by the sea breeze and the warm sun of the Italian riviera.The recipe “recalls Italian cuisine, Ligurian cuisine,” added Raymo. “It’s a multi-sensory experience.” Portofino’s Future The aim of Portofino Dry Gin is to convey the Portofino lifestyle to the public. We think of our gin as the sail of the ship that carries us closer to our vision. It allows us to transport our consumers to an idyllic place in one sip. Everything we do next, such as collaborations with fashion brands, is part of the journey. This complements the experience we are trying to offer. To learn more about the brand and the company’s plans for the future, The Spirits Business spoke to co-founder and CEO Ruggero Raymo. What’s the story behind Portofino Dry Gin?

Preneste sa na voňavé pobrežie talianskej Ligúrie do rybárskej dediny Portofino. Malebná dedina s pestrofarebnými domčekmi a tyrkysovým morom bola inšpiráciou pre vytvorenie oceneniami overeného talianskeho ginu Portofino Dry Gin.

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We are taking action to reduce our environmental footprint. We recently decreased the amount of glass used in the manufacture of our bottle, saving several tonnes of material and lowering our transport and therefore greenhouse gas emissions. The resulting liquid is said to offer notes of fresh lemon and juniper, along with Mediterranean flavours such as rosemary and lavender. The 43% ABV gin is recommended served with premium tonic water and garnished with a sprig of rosemary. Raymo then discussed what makes Portofino Dry Gin stand out from other brands: “What we have, which is quite unique, we deliver a different experience. We are able to transport people — through the taste, the visual — to transport them to Portofino. In everything we do, this is our goal.” A Multi-Sensory Experience

He then continued to detail the importance of each feature: “ T he square shape of the bottle, the blue color of the Ligurian sea – which is particular to the region of Portofino – [and] the label represents our fishing village.” With these elements in mind, Portofino Dry Gin is the “vehicle to transport [its] consumers” to the founders’ beloved village. Over eight months we tried out different recipes to achieve a taste that recalls the scents of Portofino. At the same time, our aim was to design a bottle that told our story and highlighted the beauty of Portofino. We wanted Portofino Dry Gin to reflect our vision and values based on excellence, elegance and style. It took a year to develop, until we launched a small batch of 3,000 bottles in April 2019. We met in 2020 at his concert in Portofino, and we bonded and shared past stories of the village. He talked a lot about Portofino Gin and said, ‘You brought this place to the world through the gin’. He really wanted to invest in the company, and together we saw the opportunity to bring the brand to the next level.” What will his involvement be with the brand? Poured into a glass, the gin offers a very aromatic nose that includes perfumed notes of rose that join nicely with piney juniper, lemon, and lavender. There is also an interesting herbal note on the nose that may result from the inclusion of rosemary and sage, and a bit of racy alcohol also comes through on the gin. The palate follows the nose, but the flavors are in a slightly different balance. Taking a sip, piney, peppery notes of the juniper now come to the fore and merge with lemon peel, lavender, and an herbal character. The gin’s range of flavors really play together nicely, creating a rounded character, and the finish is a particular strength as the complex lingers for quite some time before gently fading. Egger and Raymo then discussed how all 21 botanicals have been carefully selected for their aromas and flavors. According to the two, there are t hree key segments to the gin: the floral (rose and lavender), the citrus (tangerine, orange and grapefruit) and the herbal (sage, marjoram and rosemary).Vyrobený a fľašovaný v Taliansku z ingrediencií prírodného pôvodu. Bez pridávania cukru, konzervantov a dodatočných aróm. It was a long and new process to get the proper certification to expand sales to the U.S. as a new product,” Egger said. Egger and Raymo shared their gratitude for those who helped them “every step of the way” in this new venture. Commercially, 2022 is a milestone year. We are seeing tremendous interest in the US for premium Mediterranean gins like ours, which has translated into good sales results in some key states.