Discover the captivating story of Bartolomeo® gin, a journey through the flavors and cultures of four iconic destinations: Paris, Lisbon, Cape Town and Goa.
The history of Bartolomeo® is intrinsically linked to the spice trade. By observing the similarities between Lisbon and Goa, two cities located thousands of kilometers apart but sharing a unique architecture and atmosphere, "the idea of the route to India" appeared to us" explains t -we.
This maritime route, opened by the explorer Bartolomeu Dias after crossing the Cape of Good Hope near Cape Town, re-established the exchange of precious spices in the West, which today made it possible to integrate these spices into the Bartolomeo® recipe.
In 1487, Bartolomeu Dias was the first to cross the Cape of Good Hope, paving the way for new discoveries. More than 500 years later, in 2018, Bartolomeo® became the first French premium gin inspired by the route to India and its fascinating history.
The Bartolomeo® Gin Route takes its name from Bartolomeu Dias, the pioneering Portuguese explorer who led the way in crossing the Cape of Good Hope. It was this discovery that opened the way to the Route to the Indies and the spice trade. The spices essential to these exchanges, such as coriander, maniguette, angelica root, cardamom and ginger, are the basis of the Bartolomeo® recipe. The addition of kaffir lime and Timut pepper to the recipe was carefully designed with our master distiller to give Bartolomeo® gin the perfect balance between refreshing citrus notes and spicy complexity.
The blue bottle of Bartolomeo® is inspired by azulejos, these famous earthenware tiles that are frequently found in Portuguese architecture. These geometric and refined mosaics surround the bottle with a colored band, partially revealing its transparency and its ocean blue color. The raw wooden cap, engraved with an astrolabe, recalls caravels and navigation instruments through the stars, symbols of great maritime discoveries and unforgettable adventures.
Embark on a unique sensory journey with Bartolomeo®, a gin that will take you on a journey through time and space, evoking the aromas and stories of these four iconic destinations.
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