Producer
Falterona
Italian brand that produces and markets a gin inspired by Monte Falterona: Gin Falterona 1654 (43% ABV, 50 cl). The company highlights wild botanicals gathered in the Tuscan‑Romagnolo Apennines and also offers an amaro in its catalogue.
- Santa Sofia · Emilia‑Romagna · Italy
- Since 2021
- 1 product
The story
Falterona1654 was born from the initiative of a group of friends connected to the area and the mountains; the business is based in Campigna (Santa Sofia, FC) and presents itself as a small company focused on the manual gathering of local botanicals and the creation of products that celebrate Monte Falterona and local traditions.
Production philosophy
To enhance the wild botanicals of the Tuscan‑Romagnolo Apennines through environmentally respectful harvesting practices and artisanal processing. Company communication emphasizes authenticity, careful handwork and the absence of artificial flavours.
Territory
Monte Falterona and the forests of the Casentino (Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna). Registered and operational headquarters reported in Campigna, Santa Sofia (Forlì‑Cesena).
Production method
Distillation of the berries and botanicals collected locally (described as an artisanal process on the company's website); the site does not specify technical details about the plant or equipment used.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation of the botanicals (the site mentions distillation but does not provide details on the type of still or the technical process).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Santa Sofia
- Categories
- gin
- Italian gin
- mountain gin
- craft gin
- amari
- herbal liqueurs
- Raw materials
- juniper berries (wild juniper from Monte Falterona)
- wild botanicals (hawthorn, mallow, rowan, elderberry, dog rose)
- Representative products
- Gin Falterona 1654 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Gin inspired by Monte Falterona, made with wild juniper berries harvested at altitude.
- Main product: Gin Falterona 1654 (Dry, 43% ABV, 50 cl).
- Headquarters in Campigna, Santa Sofia (Forlì‑Cesena); VAT number and registered company name.
- Catalogue also includes an amaro called 'Sturalavandini' and tasting boxes.