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Grifu Gin

In Sardinia, Grifu Gin is aged in hundred-year-old chestnut casks that previously matured the house's Vernaccia wines. The unusual thing about these casks is that they release no tannins, giving the gin an unusually creamy, soft and oily texture. It's a gin that carries the island's winemaking heritage forward in an entirely new way.

  • Grifu Lime Gin
    Item no.: 2222786539-6084-2

    Grifu Lime Gin 70 cl from Silvio Carta in Italy at 40%

    Try adding a slice of lime to this delicious Grifu Lime Gin. It looks festive and adds flavor to the drink. Silvio Carta Grifu makes fascinating gin on the Italian island of Sardinia. This version is made with local juniper berries from the area, as well as local spices and plants such as myrtle, sage and Lentischio, which together add a unique character. - Distillery: Silvio Carta- Name: Grifu Lime Gin - Botanicals: Juniper berries, lime etc. - Country: Italy - Type: Gin - Alc. strength: 40% - 70 cl. - Recommended tonic water: Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic - Recommended garnish: A slice of lime
    • 1pcs.
      50,75EUR
  • Grifu Orange Gin Silvio Carta Italy 70 cl 41%
    Item no.: 222539-60855

    Grifu Orange Gin is a fresh, sun‑ripened and citrus‑driven gin where the Sardinian oranges immediately stand out clearly in both aroma and flavour. It opens with a lively bouquet of orange peel, lime and light floral notes, all gently tied together by the classic juniper that adds structure and depth. On the palate it is soft, rounded and full, with a distinct orange sweetness balanced by fresh acidity and a mild spicy edge from the local botanicals.

    Silvio Carta distils this gin on Sardinia using local juniper and the island’s characteristic herbs and plants – including myrtle, sage and lentischio – which together create an aromatic, Mediterranean complexity. The result is a gin that is light, sunny and elegant, making it especially well suited for a summery Gin & Tonic.

    A slice of fresh orange as garnish lifts both aroma and flavour and pairs perfectly with the gin’s natural citrus profile. For a classic serve, Fever‑Tree Mediterranean Tonic is recommended, as it highlights the warm, herbal notes.

    Distillery: Silvio Carta
    Name: Grifu Orange Gin
    Botanicals: Juniper, lime, etc.
    Country: Italy
    Type: Gin
    Alcohol: 41%
    70 cl
    Recommended tonic: Fever‑Tree Mediterranean
    Recommended garnish: A slice of orange

    • 1pcs.
      45,50EUR
  • Old Grifu Gin Matured 70 cl Silvio Carta Italy 42%
    Item no.: 2222786539-6084-1

    Old Grifu Gin Matured 70 cl from Silvio Carta in Italy at 42%

    Try adding a slice of lime to this delicious Grifu Lime Gin. It looks festive and adds flavor to the drink. Silvio Carta makes fascinating gin on the Italian island of Sardinia. This version is aged in used chestnut barrels for an incredibly creamy, smooth and oily gin. - Distillery: Silvio Carta- Name: Old Grifu Gin - Botanicals: Juniper berries etc. - Country: Italy - Type: Barrel-aged gin - Alc. strength: 42% - 70 cl. - Recommended garnish: A slice of lime
    • 1pcs.
      57,50EUR
   

About Grifu Gin

Old Grifu is aged in 100-year-old chestnut casks previously used to mature the house's Vernaccia wines. The unique thing about these casks is that they release no tannins at all, resulting in a gin that is incredibly creamy, soft, round, oily and elegant. For the newcomer it's a surprisingly smooth gin compared to sharper London Dry styles; for the connoisseur, ageing in old wine casks is a rare technique in the gin world, one that draws a clear line between Sardinia's wine and spirits traditions.

History & Background

Grifu Gin is produced by the Silvio Carta distillery in Sardinia, a house with roots in winemaking, particularly the local Vernaccia grape that the island's winegrowers have cultivated for centuries. When the family decided to venture into gin, they deliberately chose to build on their own wine heritage rather than copy classic English styles, among other things by reusing the old chestnut casks from wine production. The name Grifu, Sardinian for griffon vulture, symbolises the watchful, proud bird that has circled the island's mountains for centuries.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled from juniper and Italian botanicals, often inspired by local herbs and citrus fruits.

Signature Style

Citrus-Forward, Herbal, Fresh
The flavor offers a fresh, citrus-forward character with a clear touch of Italian herbs.

Facts

ProducerGrifu
PronouncedGREE-foo
RegionSardinia
CountryItaly
BotanicalsMediterranean juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus), rosemary and oregano
Official websitesilviocarta.it

Like Grifu Gin? You should also try:

Citadelle Gin and Whitley Neill Gin.