Portofino Dry Gin
43% ABV (86 proof) | 500mL | 21 Mediterranean botanicals | Portofino, Liguria, Italy — Portofino Dry Gin is distilled in the small coastal village of Portofino on the Ligurian Riviera, from 21 Mediterranean botanicals handpicked in the brand's botanical sanctuary on the hills above the Piazzetta: juniper, Ligurian lemon and orange peel, Italian lavender, rosemary, marjoram, sage, basil, thyme, iris, rose petals, jasmine, and more.
Production pairs an antique Italian copper still — once used for local liqueurs and grappas — with modern Rotavapor vacuum distillation to protect the delicate aromas. The nose is fresh lemon and crisp juniper with rose, cardamom, and herbs; the palate is smooth, herbaceous, and sun-soaked with resinous juniper, floral botanicals, and zesty lemon; the finish is long, dry, and Mediterranean. It comes in a striking blue hand-blown-glass bottle inspired by the Portofino lighthouse. A multi-gold-medal Italian gin — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Nose: fresh lemon, crisp juniper, rose, cardamom, rosemary, basil. Palate: sun-soaked herbs, resinous juniper, floral botanicals, zesty lemon. Finish: long, dry, herbaceous, soft spice.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 21 Mediterranean botanicals — juniper, Ligurian citrus, lavender, rosemary, rose, jasmine
- Copper still + vacuum distillation — antique Italian copper meets modern Rotavapor
- Decorated Italian gin — SFWSC Gold 2024 & 2021, MicroLiquor Spirit Awards Triple Gold 2022, World Gin Awards 2021 Best Italian Distillate
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
The house serve: Portofino G&T with Mediterranean tonic, rosemary sprig, and lemon twist. Or a Riviera Negroni.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Portofino Gin made?
In the coastal village of Portofino, Liguria, Italy — botanicals grown on the hills above the village, manufactured by Pudel Srl.
What size is the bottle?
500mL — and it's a hand-blown blue glass bottle modeled on the Portofino lighthouse.
Is it gluten-free?
Yes, per brand sources.