#FreshOnTheShelf: Italian organic gin arrives in SA

"The arrival of Biostilla Organic Gin marks the first time a certified-organic premium gin has been available on local shelves. What’s more, it’s introducing local palates to the growing number of artisanal gins produced in Italy," said the company in its press release.

From Turmbach in the Italian Alps, the family-owned Walcher distillery has been perfecting the art of distilling eaux de vie for nine generations. Now, with a global thirst for gin, the distillers have turned their hand to crafting premium organic gin. The organic journey begins with the creation of a neutral alcohol distilled from certified-organic wheat. This base alcohol is then re-distilled with carefully selected botanicals, with the aromatics of the Biostilla gin drawing inspiration from the surrounding hillsides.

The result is a premium, certified organic gin crafted in the style of a London Dry, with Mediterranean botanicals. On the nose, expect juniper, with a palate of sweet juniper, citrus and floral notes giving way to a hint of bitterness in a lingering finish.

Biostilla Organic Gin is available at leading retailers nationwide, at a recommended retail price of R350.