Moletto Tomato Gin
Moletto Tomato Gin is Italy in a bottle — 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL, distilled by Moletto Societa Agricola in Motta di Livenza, Veneto. The base is selected mixed grains, traditionally distilled in old copper stills; the signature is the botanical bill, led by tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) alongside two juniper distillates — Mediterranean maquis and Alpine juniper — rosemary, mint, basil, and citrus, all brought to proof with spring water from the Dolomites. Imported by Laird & Company. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Signature botanical: Tomato — as a botanical, not the distillate (grain spirit base)
- Botanicals: Tomato, Mediterranean maquis juniper, Alpine juniper, rosemary, mint, basil, citrus and balsamic notes
- Water: Dolomites spring water
- Origin: Motta di Livenza, Treviso, Veneto, Italy; imported by Laird & Company
The Gin That Tastes Like a Mediterranean Garden
Tomato in gin sounds like a gimmick until you taste it. Moletto — a Veneto wine and grappa producer — treats the tomato as a botanical like any other: macerated and distilled in old copper stills with juniper from two sources, the Mediterranean maquis and the Alps, plus the herbs of an Italian garden. What comes out is unmistakably gin, but gin with a sunny, savory, almost saline streak running through it — the ripe-tomato character lifting the juniper rather than replacing it. SevenFifty Daily covered its US debut in 2017; it has been converting skeptics ever since. Explore more craft gin and the Moletto range.
Tasting Notes
Crystal clear and brilliant. A burst of juniper fragrance first, then the sunny Mediterranean essence of tomato, followed by rosemary, mint, and basil with citrusy, balsamic notes. Smooth and silky on the palate — sharp juniper berry giving way to fragrant, refreshing, citrusy ripe tomato with a clean herbal close (brand/importer descriptors).
How to Enjoy
A Gin & Tonic with a basil leaf and a cherry tomato is the signature serve — lean into the garden. It also makes a remarkable Red Snapper (the gin Bloody Mary) or a savory Martini with a whisper of dry vermouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moletto Tomato Gin made from tomatoes?
Not distilled from them — the base spirit is selected mixed grains. Tomato is the signature botanical, distilled alongside juniper and herbs in traditional copper stills.
What does tomato gin taste like?
Like gin with a sunny, savory streak: juniper up front, then ripe tomato, garden herbs (rosemary, mint, basil), and citrus — refreshing rather than vegetal.
What cocktail is best with Moletto Tomato Gin?
A G&T garnished with basil and cherry tomato, or a Red Snapper — the savory tomato character makes it a natural for brunch cocktails.
An Italian garden in a glass — order Moletto Tomato Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.