Brand
Portofino
Portofino is an Italian gin brand rooted in the Ligurian village of Portofino. It offers a Dry Gin built on a broad botanical matrix that evokes the Mediterranean aromas of the coast (lemon, rosemary, lavender, juniper, etc.) and some limited editions dedicated to the peninsula.
- Portofino · Liguria · Italy
- 2 products
The story
According to official information, the Portofino Dry Gin project was born as an homage to the Ligurian village and local traditions; the brand's story includes a family reference to Klaus Pudel, grandfather of co‑founder Ruggero, cited as an inspiration for the product's creation. Ownership is listed as Pudel SB Srl.
Production philosophy
Portofino presents itself as a project focused on the territory: enhancing botanicals typical of the Ligurian coast, offering carefully produced editions and promoting 'The Portofino Way', a Riviera‑inspired lifestyle. The brand emphasizes sustainable packaging and gift‑oriented presentation.
Territory
Portofino and the Ligurian coast (Italy).
Production method
London Dry–style distillation using a wide bouquet of botanicals harvested or cultivated in the Ligurian territory; the brand declares artisanal production and small batches for some limited editions.
Distillation
London Dry
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Portofino
- Categories
- gin
- London Dry gin
- Mediterranean gin
- craft gin
- limited editions
- Representative products
- Portofino Dry Gin 500 ml
- Gin Dry La Penisola 50 cl - Portofino (limited edition)
- Gin Dry 5 lt - Portofino
What makes it distinctive
- Official brand with a proprietary website that promotes heritage and collections
- Portofino Dry Gin with a blend of 21 botanicals inspired by the Ligurian coast
- The 'La Penisola' is a limited edition that features the use of maritime pine needles among its botanicals
- Available in multiple formats: 50 cl, 500 ml, magnum 1.5 L and 5 L; customizable options with engravings