Årø Vingård Sommergin Danish Gin 50 cl 42%

On the tiny island of Årø in the Little Belt, where vineyards meet salt marsh, sits Årø Vingård. The winemakers here paired their grapes with juniper and wild coastal herbs to create a summery gin grown from their own soil.

Expert's description

Årø Vingård Sommergin is a Danish Gin traditionally distilled at the vineyard's own facility and bottled at 42%.

Årø Vingård has made wine on this small island in Haderslev Fjord since 2004. When they set out to find their own gin botanicals, they consulted local nature guides about what actually grows wild on Årø Kalv, a tiny islet just off the main island.

Juniper forms the classic backbone, while liquorice root and coriander seed add warmth and depth. Sea rocket from the salt marshes lends a light peppery lift, and rosehip leaves round the flavour off with a soft floral note.

The result is a soft, summery gin with a clear sense of place, made by people who know this island's nature better than most.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers fresh juniper and a touch of liquorice sweetness, backed by a light, herbal, coastal note.

Palate

The palate is round and soft with mild sweetness, medium bitterness and a hint of peppery warmth from the coriander seed.

Finish

The finish is long and floral, with a last trace of rosehip and fresh herbs.

Specifications

Name: Årø Vingård Sommergin
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and a slice of lime
Distillery: Årø Vingård

Flavour profile

Soft · Summery · Peppery · Floral · Local

Did you know?

The botanicals for Sommergin are foraged directly on Årø Kalv, a tiny uninhabited islet off Årø, where the vineyard's own team walks out to gather sea rocket and rosehips.

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Frequently asked questions about Årø Vingård Sommergin

What does Årø Vingård Sommergin taste like?

It tastes soft and summery, with mild sweetness from liquorice root, peppery warmth from coriander and a floral rosehip finish - a light, rounded gin.

What makes Årø Vingård Sommergin special?

Botanicals such as sea rocket and rosehip leaves are foraged wild on the tiny islet of Årø Kalv, giving the gin a character you will not find in mass-produced bottles.

How is Årø Vingård Sommergin best served?

Try it as a classic Gin & Tonic with a mild tonic such as Fever-Tree Mediterranean and a fresh slice of lime, which lifts the citrus and herbal notes. Serve in a chilled, tall glass to keep the aromas fresh – have a look at our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Årø Vingård Sommergin come from?

It is distilled at Årø Vingård, a vineyard on the island of Årø in Haderslev Fjord, where grapes for wine are also grown.

Is Årø Vingård Sommergin a London Dry Gin?

Yes, it is distilled in the traditional London Dry style, where all botanicals are added during distillation rather than afterwards.