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

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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.” Thursday, 16th March 2023, 8 PM onwards: Guest Shift by Mattia Lotti at The Library Bar at The Leela, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Mix together Parmesan, bread crumbs and pine nuts in a small bowl. Toss some breadcrumbs and basil onto the mozzarella layer. Cover the top of the aubergine bake with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture and bake. 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.” 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.

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. 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. 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. As Filippo says, “The gin is a tribute to our homeland. Everything started there, and this gin brings us there.”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. As Ugo Sabatini, elder statesman of the family behind Sabatini Gin, explains: “This is the cradle of the Renaissance, which led to the production of an astounding quality of masterpieces in practically every artistic realm – and this is where the key botanicals of London Dry gin, like juniper, orris and coriander grow.” 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.”

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. Gin, Filippo says, always played a central role in this ritual of the evening aperitivo. He says, “Gin and tonic has always been our favourite drink. Enrico started introducing us to new gins, and we discovered a whole new world!”Friday, 17th March 2023, 8 PM onwards: Guest Shift by Mattia Lotti at Ophelia, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri. Niccoló says, “During one of our ‘aperitivi’, while sipping our gin and tonic, we said, ‘Why don’t we do our own gin?’” The Sabatini Family’s journey began in 2015, with a vision to bring the essence of Italy to the world through a unique and exceptional product. With this goal in mind, they began working tirelessly to create a gin that would represent the country’s rich heritage and culture, incorporating traditional Tuscan aromas into a classic London Dry Gin recipe.

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.” 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. Sabatini Gin is made with home-grown botanicals and distilled in London Dry Style. This combination creates a perfect balance in flavours consisting in a pleasant aroma of fresh herbaceous and lemon scent, with nuances that refer to the Tuscan countryside. Lavender, sage, fennel, thyme – these flavours and scents suffused the summer weeks brothers Enrico and Niccoló, along with their uncle Filippo, spent in their family’s Tuscan villa. Surrounded by olive terraces and gardens bursting with herbs, it was hard for the trio not to fall in love with the bright aromas of their happy family home, especially since their day-to-day lives were so far removed from the villa’s easy Italian elegance.After launching their gin, Niccoló, Filippo, Enrico and Ugo converted the villa’s old lemon house – where valuable lemon trees used to be cultivated behind high walls – into a bespoke gin bar. Think of Tuscan dishes: they’re very simple,” Niccoló explains. “What makes the difference is the freshness of the ingredients.” The new generations see the value of the family legacy,” adds Niccoló, “and still enjoy coming over to Cortona with their friends to meet the family and reconnect to what we call ‘our unique place’.” For our strategic growth we always begin the distribution in the new market by starting to position our gin in high-end places and 5-star hotels and restaurants, working closely with top bartenders to build brand awareness from the top. Creating an event in collaboration with our International Brand Ambassador also gives us the opportunity to accelerate this process.” 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.