Producer
Vallembrosa
Producer associated with the renowned Gin Vallombrosa (Dry Gin 70 cl, 47% vol.), a product linked to the liquor tradition of the Vallombrosa Abbey in Tuscany. The label is sold through several specialised retailers and e-commerce platforms.
- Vallombrosa (Reggello) · Tuscany · Italy
- 1 product
Vallembrosa
Meet the producer
The story
Iconography and product sheets recall the long monastic tradition of the Vallombrosa Abbey (Regello, FI) in preparing herbal remedies, liqueurs and distillates; commercial sources report that, with the restorations and resumed activities after 1949, traditional production practices were recovered, including the creation of the celebrated Dry Gin associated with the Vallombrosian monks.
Production philosophy
A product strongly tied to the territory and monastic tradition: to highlight local botanicals (in particular wild juniper berries) and artisanal, limited-run production methods.
Territory
Tuscany — area of the Vallombrosa Abbey/forest (municipality of Reggello, province of Florence); juniper berries are reported as gathered in nearby hills (Sansepolcro / Pieve Santo Stefano in some descriptions).
Production method
Product descriptions indicate maceration of the berries in neutral alcohol (cited by some sellers) followed by small-batch production; some sheets mention the use of steam-pot distillation or alcoholate/maceration techniques depending on the source.
Distillation
Maceration of the berries in neutral alcohol followed by distillation; some technical sheets indicate steam-pot distillation (information reported by commercial sources).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Vallombrosa (Reggello)
- Categories
- gin
- dry gin
- monovarietal gin
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- neutral grain alcohol
- aromatic herbs
- spices
- Representative products
- Gin Vallombrosa 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Label associated with the tradition of the Vallombrosa Abbey (Benedictine monks).
- Dry Gin with high declared strength (about 47% vol. in product sheets).
- Product described as linked to the use of wild juniper berries collected in Tuscan hilly areas.
- Available in limited editions and sold through wine shops and specialised online stores.
