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Villa Ascenti Gin

Diageo's first Italian gin, distilled from Moscato grapes and Tuscan juniper on a rebuilt 1970 still. Villa Ascenti brings Piedmont into the international gin landscape.

  • Bottle of Villa Ascenti Gin from Santa Vittoria in Piedmont
    Item no.: 2222786539-20166

    In the small town of Roero in Piedmont, a gin is distilled where Moscato grapes lend a seductive touch of sweetness to an otherwise classic juniper base.

    Expert's description

    Villa Ascenti Gin is an Italian gin from the Santa Vittoria distillery in Piedmont, bottled at 41%.

    The gin is distilled in a refurbished 1970s copper pot still by master distiller Lorenzo Rosso, who uses fresh Piedmontese botanicals such as Moscato grapes, mint and thyme alongside Tuscan juniper.

    The local herbs are distilled within a few hours of harvest, giving the gin fresh and vibrant notes on the nose.

    The Moscato grape is the botanical signature, giving the gin its distinctive, seductive sweetness and a soft, velvety character.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is complex with juniper and citrus notes, floral and herbal with a sweet backdrop of Moscato grapes.

    Palate

    The palate offers a delicate sweetness from the grapes, balanced by the earthy warmth of mint and thyme.

    Finish

    The finish is soft, elegant and lightly sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Villa Ascenti Gin
    Distillery: Santa Vittoria
    Country: Italy
    Type: Gin
    ABV: 41%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5000289931366
    Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of fresh mint
    Distillery: Distilleria Santa Vittoria

    Flavour profile

    Moscato · Floral · Soft · Herbal

    Did you know?

    The Moscato grapes that give the gin its signature sweetness are distilled together with the other botanicals within a few hours of harvest.

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    • 1pcs.
      64,25EUR
   

About Villa Ascenti Gin

Villa Ascenti is Diageo's first Italian gin, launched in 2019 alongside the opening of the new Destilleria Santa Vittoria in Santa Vittoria, Piedmont. The gin is named after the production site itself, which has been linked to spirits production for centuries.

History & Background

Master distiller Lorenzo Rosso, an established figure at Diageo, has been in charge of the Italian distillery since 2019. Villa Ascenti marked the first time an Italian gin joined the international drinks giant's portfolio. Distillation takes place on a refurbished 1970 Frilli copper still.

Production & Style

Rosso works with local producers and farmers from north-western Piedmont to craft the gin, which is based on Moscato grapes - the region's most classic and widely grown white grape variety - combined with local aromatic herbs and Tuscan juniper.

Signature Style

Floral, Fruity, Elegant
The taste offers the Moscato grape's characteristic floral sweetness, combined with juniper and herbs, giving a light, elegant Italian style.

Facts

DistilleryDestilleria Santa Vittoria
Founded2019
Pronounced/ˈvɪlə əˈʃɛnti/
RegionPiedmont
CountryItaly
OwnerDiageo
BotanicalsTimorasso grapes, mint, rose, sage
Strength41.7%
Official websitevillaascenti.com

Did you know?

Villa Ascenti is distilled on a refurbished copper still from Italian stillmaker Frilli, originally built in 1970 - a reuse that underscores the gin's connection to Piedmont's craft tradition.

Like Villa Ascenti Gin? You should also try:

Ginato Gin, Silvio Carta Gin and Nordic Gin House.