First Impressions
Antica Distilleria Quaglia in Turin, Piedmont — the region that gave the world vermouth, the Americano, and the culture of the aperitivo — produces Berto Gin using their pot still and Italian-grown botanicals. The name Berto is Piedmontese dialect, and the gin reflects its home: rosemary, bay laurel, fresh iris petals, wormwood, and mint alongside the classic London Dry botanicals. Zero residual sugar — this is a dry gin that means it.
Tasting
Ten botanicals distilled in a pot still from a grain base. The nose is fresh juniper immediately, followed by subtle citrus and aromatic herbs — rosemary and bay laurel creating a distinctly Italian character. On the palate at 43%, smooth yet vibrant: a spice kick captures the essence of each botanical. The juniper profile is similar to Tanqueray — bold, authoritative — but with Italian herbal warmth from rosemary and wormwood. The finish is long, clean, and dry, with lingering herbal notes.
The Bottom Line
Berto earns a 7 — a gin that is both accessible to newcomers and rewarding for enthusiasts. The Piedmontese terroir is evident: this is a gin built for the Negroni, where the rosemary and wormwood create a conversation with Campari and vermouth that no other gin can replicate. From the region that invented aperitivo culture, a gin that honours that tradition. At £39, an authentic taste of Piedmont.
