Mediterranean London Dry: The Gin from Puglia that Tells the Story of the Sea between Two Shores

There is an exact point where the Adriatic and the Ionian meet. It is here, in the farthest reaches of Salento, that Puntamari was born — a Mediterranean London Dry that is not just a spirit but the synthesis of a centuries-old method and a flora that grows bathed in sea spray and wind. The term London Dry does not indicate a geographical origin: it is the strictest standard in the gin world, a protocol Puntamari chose to honour every botanical with the purity it deserves.

The London Dry Rules: Rigour that Becomes Identity

To earn the title of Italian London Dry gin, a spirit must follow strict rules set by European regulation. This method guarantees that every sip is transparent, authentic, with no shortcuts:

• Only quality agricultural alcohol: we use exclusively ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, focusing on the purity of the raw material to guarantee a neutral, crystal-clear base.
• Full distillation of the botanicals: we extract the soul of our botanicals solely during distillation in the still. Every nuance comes from steam and heat, without ever adding extracts.
• Absolute purity after the still: once distillation is complete, our gin is sacred. We add nothing: only pure water to reach the desired strength, preserving the integrity of the spirit.

The result is a dry, round and balanced gin — where the Master Distiller's skill shows through without filters. Unlike Distilled Gin (which allows additions after distillation) or Cold Compounded Gin (with no true distillation), London Dry is the only method that guarantees structural consistency and absolute purity.

The 7 Mediterranean Botanicals: the Soul of Salento in a Glass

What turns a London Dry gin into an authentic Mediterranean gin? The answer lies in the land. Puntamari selects 7 botanicals that faithfully tell the story of Salento's scrubland:

• Juniper and angelica: the classic backbone of every great London Dry;
• Rosehip: floral elegance and velvety softness on the palate;
• Sweet orange, bitter orange and lemon: vibrant freshness that recalls the southern sun;
• Myrtle: the essence of the Mediterranean scrub, with a balsamic, lingering finish.

This profile defines the identity of the perfect Mediterranean spirit: citrus and floral notes on the nose, a velvety and round mouthfeel, low alcohol perception and a versatility that embraces the Gin & Tonic and the great classics of Italian mixology.

Bain-Marie Distillation: the Technique that Preserves the Mediterranean

Having the right botanicals is not enough. You need a method that respects them. Puntamari is distilled in small batches in a copper still, under the guidance of an experienced master distiller who works with passion. The indirect, even heat caresses each botanical, extracting the essential oils with a slowness industrial production cannot afford.

This artisanal care makes Puntamari one of the most representative gins from Puglia: every bottle is the signature of a precise place — the far east of Italy, where the Punta Palascìa lighthouse watches over the first sunrise in Italy.

How to Enjoy Puntamari Mediterranean London Dry

A Mediterranean gin with this profile deserves to be explored on several levels:

• Neat: served with a lemon twist to highlight the citrus freshness and the balsamic notes of myrtle.
• Gin & Tonic: with ice and a dry tonic in a tall tumbler — the citrus and balsamic complexity comes through clearly.
• Martini Cocktail: the dry structure of London Dry pairs perfectly with vermouth, enhancing the spirit's delicate savouriness.

Choosing Puntamari means embracing conscious hedonism: certainty about what is in the bottle, the transparency of a centuries-old method and the pleasure of an authentic taste that, like the breeze at Punta Palascìa, never tires.

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