The best Tuscan gins to buy or give as gifts

From the Apuan Alps to the Maremma: our selection of one of the world's most famous spirits

Gin, which originated as an evolution of an ancient medicinal wine, has traveled through the centuries to become one of the world's most beloved beverages. Italy, with its rich distilling tradition and unique botanical heritage, has emerged in the last decade as a leading player in the production of high-quality gin. This drink has become a true ambassador of territories, capable of representing their culture and gastronomy, also thanks to its versatility in pairings, to be enjoyed neat or blended.

In Tuscany, a region that combines tradition and innovation, gin has found fertile ground. Local biodiversity and the prized juniper that grows in its forests have inspired a boom in micro-distilleries and craft projects. From small operations to more structured brands, many Tuscan producers have equipped themselves with the famous Carter head still, creating gins of the highest caliber, appreciated nationally and beyond.

Tuscany, already a leader in the world of wine, is thus strengthening the spirits sector, enriching the offerings of micro-distilleries and also breathing new life into historic companies, some of which produce gins for third-party brands, including wineries. The flagship? London Dry Gin, a type that puts juniper at the center, accompanied by other botanicals distilled at the same time, and which represents a real technical challenge for master distillers.

From the Apuan Alps to the Maremma, from Valdarno to the Labronica Coast, Tuscany offers a variety of gins that are unique and representative of the territory. Perfect for gifting or enjoying, they are a calling card of Tuscan quality and know-how. Here is our selection of the best, to discover all the flavor of this regional excellence.

DISTILLERIA DETA GIN GIUSTO - 40% (Elegante)

From one of Tuscany’s major distilleries, a gin with a graceful approach offering perceptible peppery primary aromas. A delicate entry on the palate, well-balanced, with notes of Mediterranean scrubland, dark spices and Seville orange marmalade on the finish.

DISTILLERIA DETA, GIN GIUSTO

GINARTE Dry Gin The Spirit of Art - 43.5% (Raffinato)

Ginarte is a premium dry Italian gin that celebrates artistry and sophistication. Made from juniper berries harvested in the Tuscan Apennines and carefully vacuum distilled, it combines balance and versatility, ideal for sophisticated cocktails. It comes from fine botanicals such as nepitella, safflower and lavender, distilled separately to preserve their aroma, and complemented by angelica, elderflower and pine needles. A gin that embodies tradition, creativity and Italian passion in every sip.

GINARTE, Dry Gin The Spirit of Art

DISTILLERIA ELETTRICO & F. ELEKTRO GIN - 40% (Speziato)

Italy’s first saffron-flavored gin is the brilliant fruit of a London dry distillation with the addition of pistils on the alembic’s swan neck. It opens on the nose with primary aromas of tangerine and orange with delicately integrated saffron. Peremptory on the palate, with warm hints of angelica, wild fennel and a licorice finish.

DISTILLERIA ELETTRICO & F. , ELEKTRO GIN

DU-IT LONDON DRY GIN - 41% (Vibrante)

A young urban distillery offers a gin with a very fresh tangerine and floral approach with clear-cut primary aromas. Confident on the palate, it expands warming up the palate without ever going down to the throat. An invigorating and very long orange finish.

DU-IT, LONDON DRY GIN

ILGINUS LONDON DRY GIN (distillato da: Nannoni grappe) - 42% (Morbido)

From Montalcino, typical local essences with herbs, woodland and topsoil notes prevailing on the nose. Smooth on the palate, it leans delicately on the taste buds and leads them to a delicate olive and balsamic finish.

ILGINUS, LONDON DRY GIN

MAITE DISTILLERIA LIBERA SPIAGGIA LUNGA - 43% (Marino)

Another young distillery and another lovely surprise. Generous on the nose with aromas of helichrysum, coriander and hints of tea and inviting peppery pinches. It makes no concessions on the palate, with spunky floral and cardamom notes, ending on an invigorating and lingering iodine finish and amazing savoriness.

MAITE DISTILLERIA LIBERA, SPIAGGIA LUNGA

VISIONAIR LONDON DRY GIN distillato da: Fermenthinks - 42% (Floreale)

An innovative project committed to eco-sustainability: alcoholic drops flow down from the inviting yellow-colored bottle, fragrant with the aroma of white flowers and wild rose with hints of red berries. Graceful on the palate, with marked savoriness and herbs and orange blossom honey on the finish.

VISIONAIR, LONDON DRY GIN

MONTIGIANI EXTRAVIRGIN - 42% distillato da: Fermenthinks (Vellutato)

Among its botanicals is the company’s organic extra-virgin olive oil. A delicate gin with aromatic notes of bay leaf, olive leaf and white flowers. Velvety entry on the palate, and well-balanced with a warm and savory lemon finish.

MONTIGIANI, EXTRAVIRGIN

NANNONI GRAPPE PRISCILLA - 42% (Ampio)

A balsamic and citron attack on the intriguing, extremely varied and elegantly clear-cut nose with notes of thyme, spices and pinches of absinthe. An aristocratic personality on the palate, it extends on the palate with elegance and resolution, leaving very lingering flashbacks of lemon balm and aniseed candy.

NANNONI GRAPPE, PRISCILLA

PETER IN FLORENCE LONDON DRY GIN - 43% (Nobile)

The aroma of juniper blends elegantly with that of bergamot orange, green tangerine and iris. Vertical and noble firmness on the palate, with elegant alcohol made of flowers, cardamom and spicy citrus fruit.

PETER IN FLORENCE, LONDON DRY GIN

SELVAPURA DISTILLERY LONDON DRY GIN - 42% (Silvestre)

A new product on the market, an organic and locally sourced gin of great quality and clear-cut woodland aromas with juniper that prevails but does not crush the sweet notes of rosemary and lavender. Perfectly measured alcohol, lime and olive on the finish with a bitter touch and exemplary cleanness.

SELVAPURA DISTILLERY, LONDON DRY GIN