First Impressions
Malfy Rosa uses sun-ripened Sicilian pink grapefruit peel infused for 36 hours in Italian grain spirit, with five additional botanicals and a small amount of rhubarb distillate. The rhubarb is the clever addition — it provides tartness that complements the grapefruit's natural character.
Tasting
The nose is pungent zesty grapefruit with rhubarb pie filling and subtle juniper underneath. On the palate, tart fresh citrus with dry piney juniper — rhubarb more subtle than the nose but present. The finish is long and dry with zesty grapefruit and lightly bitter spice.
The Bottom Line
Malfy Rosa earns a 7.5 for a genuinely Italian pink gin that uses Sicilian grapefruit and rhubarb rather than the strawberry-raspberry approach. The tartness is the key — it creates refreshment rather than sweetness. At around £25, the pink gin done Italian-style.
