[PHOTO: Casa Montefino botanical garden, hills above Portofino]

Casa Montefino · Portofino

Where the botanicals grow,
the Portofino Dry Gin story begins

A guided tasting through the botanical garden, with the option to continue into a Ligurian lunch prepared by our chef. By reservation, for small groups.

[PHOTO: Botanical detail — juniper, citrus, aromatic herbs]

The experience

The landscape before the glass

Casa Montefino sits on the hills above Portofino, in a garden where some of the botanicals behind Portofino Dry Gin actually grow. Before it is a spirit, it is a landscape: juniper, citrus, herbs that take on a character here you will not find anywhere else.

The experience brings guests into that story: a guided tasting through the garden, led by our brand ambassador, followed — for those who choose the full experience — by a Ligurian lunch prepared by our chef, with pairings designed for each course.

Small groups, by reservation only, never open to the general public.

Two ways to experience it

Choose your format

Meet in Santa Margherita Ligure. A private shuttle carries you into Portofino for both experiences.

At Casa Montefino

The Botanical Tasting

A guided walk through the botanical garden, led by our brand ambassador, closing with a tasting of three signature serves, from garden to glass.

  • Private shuttle from Santa Margherita Ligure
  • Guided walk through the botanical garden
  • Welcome gin and tonic
  • Tasting of three signature serves
  • A small surprise to take home
Meeting pointSanta Margherita Ligure
LocationCasa Montefino
Duration~2 hours
Group size6–12 people

Hosted by our brand ambassador

€ 150/ person

Reserve the tasting

How the day unfolds

Your afternoon, step by step

12:00
Arrival and transfer
A private shuttle from Santa Margherita Ligure to Casa Montefino, included in both experiences.
12:15
Welcome in the garden
A welcome gin and tonic, and a first introduction to Casa Montefino and its botanical garden.
12:45
Guided Botanical Tasting
A walk through the garden with a sensory tasting of the botanicals, followed by a guided tasting of the Portofino range with our brand ambassador.
14:00
Tasting & Lunch only
Down to the piazzetta for lunch
A short transfer into Portofino, for a Ligurian menu prepared by our chef in the piazzetta, paired with Portofino Dry Gin and woven with stories of the local terroir.
16:00
Farewell
A small surprise to take with you, warm goodbyes, and the shuttle back to Portofino.

Before you book

Good to know

01

Group size

6 people minimum for the Botanical Tasting (up to 12), 12 for Tasting & Lunch (up to 14).

02

Payment

Bank transfer, paid in full upon confirmation. Invoice issued by Pudel SB Srl.

03

Cancellation

Full refund more than 30 days out, 50% between 15 and 30 days. Full terms below.

04

Dietary needs

Let us know about allergies or intolerances at least 7 days before your visit.

Reservations

Check availability

Tell us about your group and we'll get back to you within 2 business days with availability and payment details.

Your reservation is confirmed once payment is received.

Every request is reviewed personally by our team to make sure your visit is arranged just right. There is no direct online purchase.