Portofino Dry Gin (50cl)

A Mediterranean dry gin from Italy, bottled in a square-based bottle that echoes the famous piazza of Portofino. It is clear, bright and colourless in the glass. The nose is intense and summery, with juniper, lavender and freshly cut lemon peel, lightly accompanied by rosemary, iris, marjoram and sage. On the palate it is delicate and balanced, with a pleasing softness, and the finish is floral and very fresh. It suits a gin and tonic made with a good tonic water, a twist of lemon and a few cubes of ice.