Portofino Dry Gin was created by our passion for Portofino, its beauty and heritage. Our mission is to share the hidden charm and traditions of our village with the rest of the world, therefore we created Stories from Portofino; a mini documentary series in which you will meet some of our beloved Portofinesi.
In this 3-episode series, they share their journey and their attachment to the unique places that forge the soul of Portofino, and that continue to fascinate and inspire them every day.
Il Monte
Meet Mario - the Gardener at our botanical sanctuary. He knows the hills of Portofino like the back of his hand and shares his passion for the unique flora of our region. Mario is the guardian of the ecosystem in which flourish the ingredients that compose our gin.
Producer and Director: Samuel Grandchamp
Co-director, Dop and Editor: Jan P. Soltan
“When someone tastes Portofino Gin, there’s a part of me there - because there’s our work, our passion, our effort… There is all the love for what we do.”
— Mario
La Piazzetta
Meet Emanuela - passionate about the wines and spirits of the region, she came to Portofino 20 years ago and fell in love with the picturesque village. She opened an enoteca and delights her customers with one of the most delicious aperitivo in the harbour ever since.
Producer and Director: Samuel Grandchamp
Co-director, Dop and Editor: Jan P. Soltan
“Everyday there is a different light - it’s the same landscape with a different soul.”
— Emanuela
Il Mare
Meet the Mussini family - for over 200 years they have been fishing the Ligurian Sea which surrounds Portofino. Then from the age of 20 Giorgio started building his own boats. He passed the tradition and his expertise down to his son Gaetano, and the family are now renowned in Portofino for building the traditional wooden yachts. Their passion for craftsmanship and the local savoir-faire inspires the new generations of Portofinesi to carry on these traditions, ensuring their legacy lives on in Portofino.
Producer and Director: Samuel Grandchamp
Co-director, Dop and Editor: Jan P. Soltan
“Portofino is Portofino. One for all and all for one.”
— Giorgio
