Mattei Corsican gin – Distilled Dry Gin, 40% ABV

The Mattei Corsican gin, Distilled Dry Gin, is a fresh gin with notes of the maquis and Corsican citrus, crafted by the L.N. Mattei distillery in Aléria.

The house of Mattei

Founded in 1872 by Louis-Napoléon Mattei, the house of Mattei is the symbol of Corsican aperitif tradition. Its distillery is now based in Aléria, in the heart of the Domaine Mavela.

The Mattei Corsican gin

Juniper berries, bay laurel, immortelle and zests of Corsican citron and lemon macerate for 24 hours before distillation in a Holstein pot still; the distillates are then reduced with Corsican spring water. The gin is bottled at 40% ABV in 70 cl.

Tasting notes

The juniper nose is lifted by vegetal and herbaceous touches from the bay laurel and immortelle. The palate is fresh, on the maquis and Corsican citrus. The finish is light and round.