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Sabatini London Dry Gin, 70cl, 41.3% ABV.

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In the end, the Sabatinis decided on an evocative blend of Tuscan botanicals: coriander, sage, lemon verbena, olive leaves, thyme, orris, wild fennel, juniper and lavender. But, even with the botanicals decided, the Sabatinis had a long way to go. Over the course of a year, they tried a dozen recipes to find the key to their perfectly-balanced Tuscan gin. Keeping the entire family involved was a challenge at times, but the Sabatinis made the effort. By launching their gin, the Sabatinis have also become part of a proud Italian tradition: small, family-run businesses founded in Italy that have gone worldwide. As Filippo says of the hills above Cortona: “Those are special places – our legacy is closely connected to this area, and the places where our ancestors were born, lived, played as kids, married and now rest in peace.” Think of Tuscan dishes: they’re very simple,” Niccoló explains. “What makes the difference is the freshness of the ingredients.” And, thanks to Filippo’s London connections, the family had a key ally early on. Alessandro Palazzi, the legendary barman at Duke’s Bar at Duke’s Hotel in central London, home of the capital’s most famous Martini, was eager to help fellow Italians develop a gin that paid tribute to Tuscany.

It’s the story of the Sabatini family: their lives, loves and losses, told through the bounty of their land. Whatever flavour profile they chose, it was clear that Sabatini Gin had to be a truly Tuscan gin, just as they were a truly Tuscan family. So, they took inspiration from the classic Italian flavours that had made their childhood summers at the villa so magical. India is a complex market where the distribution of premium gin from small producers has just started. We need to work using pull strategies to build a strong base with meticulous work to be done in positioning the brand; starting from the top restaurants and bars. After that we will start to work further to build brand equity with target events for the consumer as guest shifts, bartenders take over or branded events. This is a job that will take time but with the help of my distributor, we are sure that we will succeed.” Italian Co-Founder Enrico Sabatini will lead the tour across India. He will meet with guests and show them the first gin that combines Tuscan botanicals and herbs with traditional London Dry Gin distilling methods in a stunning bottle that looks like the Tuscan landscape. From Tuesday, March 14, 2023, to Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, Sabatini’s very own Co-Founder Enrico Sabatini and Mattia Lotti, Sabatini’s Global brand Ambassador, will take you through a gin-filled week filled with refreshing guest shifts and masterclasses to be-GIN summer on the right note. All about Sabatini Gin tour and more: Sabatini Gin As Ugo says, “Italy was built on the success of family-run businesses, some of which have gone on to be leading, international brands. Our aspiration is to do the same with Sabatini Gin – to establish it as a leading, premium brand that can connect people around the world with the wonders of Tuscany.” Sabatini Gin is best described as a London Dry Gin with a Tuscan soul because it recently won the Silver medal in the London Dry Gin category of the World Gin Award 2023. The Sabatini’s passion, love for their land, and pride in their heritage resulted in the creation of this, which is a fruit of a perfect fusion of flavours and aromas. This Gin contains nine strictly Tuscan botanicals: juniper, of course, but also coriander, iris, wild fennel, lavender, olive leaves, wild thyme, also known as savoury in Tuscany, lemon verbena, and sage, the majority of which are derived from wild plants collected in the villa’s gardens.This northern Italian region – home of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, to name just two of the many geniuses who were born and worked here – was the centre of Italian political and artistic life for hundreds of years. But its blessings go deeper, to the very ground, and show themselves in the richly flavoured herbs that blossom on the green hillsides. Niccoló says, “During one of our ‘aperitivi’, while sipping our gin and tonic, we said, ‘Why don’t we do our own gin?’” As the Sabatinis got to know more about gin, trying the best spirits from around the world, they started seeing connections between the botanical flavours they loved in their G&Ts and the scents and flavours they remembered from their childhood breaks on the estate. Slowly but surely, an idea came to them. The goal of Sabatini Gin was clear from the beginning. As Ugo explains, “It’s not only about the flavour. Our gin tells a story.” As Filippo says, “The gin is a tribute to our homeland. Everything started there, and this gin brings us there.”

Alessandro, who’s sometimes called 'The Godfather' for his impeccable mixology skills, tasted every iteration of Sabatini Gin. Also key to the gin’s development was Mariantonietta Varamo, a fellow Tuscan and incredibly talented bartender. Mari had already made history as the first female bartender ever to mix the perfect Martini at Duke’s Bar. She loved the gin so much – its versatility, its classic structure and its truly Tuscan flavour profile – that she joined the Sabatini team, making it her mission to introduce Sabatini into London’s tight-knit network of supremely talented bartenders.Saturday, 18th March 2023, 7.30 PM onwards: Guest Shift by Mattia Lotti at Daysie – All Day Casual Bar, Bangalore.

Sabatini also understands the importance of building relationships and partnerships with local distributors and retailers, as this will allow him to connect with consumers in a more meaningful way. By working closely with local partners, he hopes to establish the Sabatini Gin brand as a household name in India. Summer is the only time of the year when the family can gather together in Tuscany,” Enrico says, “and the aperitivo at the end of the day, when the countryside is at its most beautiful, has become a ritual.” At the moment we are looking to build our brand in a healthy way creating a solid base, once this will be achieved we will work with my distributor on the next step planning a growth path to aim to be one of the leading European Gin in India.” We at Anggel’s Share are thrilled to associate with Sabatini Gin. Our shared commitment to offering gin lovers high-quality handcrafted spirits has made this partnership a natural fit. We’re excited to enhance everyone’s gin experience with Sabatini Gin, and we believe that our collaboration will not only bring a new flavor experience to gin aficionados but also showcase the importance of artisanal craftsmanship in the world of spirits. We look forward to continuing a long and fruitful partnership with Sabatini Gin and can’t wait to introduce gin lovers to the Italian crafts spirits scene” shares Vaishali Shah, Partner at Anggel’s Share.Take out a large baking dish and spread a thin layer of sauce. Layer a couple of aubergine slices on top of the sauce and season. Pour slightly more sauce onto the aubergine slices, then tear a few chunks of mozzarella and layer on top. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves on top of the mozzarella layer. Repeat this process until all the ingredients are used up, topping it all off with a layer of tomato sauce.

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