Two Mediterranean beverages were presented in Puerto Rico at an event focused on the connection between gastronomy and drinks: Gin Mare, a Spanish gin made with Mediterranean botanicals, and Minuty, a renowned producer of rosé wines from Provence, France. Gin Mare stands out for its four gastronomy-linked botanicals: thyme, rosemary, basil and Arbequina olive, giving it an herbal profile suited to cocktails and pairings with fish, cheeses, olives and fresh herbs.
Ariel Rosario, brand consultant for Ballester Hermanos, said the gin works with tonic water, carbonated drinks, citrus combinations or on its own. Château Minuty, located near Saint-Tropez, produces pale-pink, fresh rosés evoking fruits and flowers. The labels presented included Minuty M, featuring a limited-edition bottle designed by Italian artist Lucia Vinti; Minuty Prestige; Château Minuty Rosé et Or; and Château Minuty 281, made with Garnacha grapes from seaside parcels and named after Pantone 281, a deep blue evoking the Mediterranean.
Sommelier Marangely Otero of La Enoteca said the rosés pair from light meals to elaborate dishes and suit Puerto Rico’s year-round climate. Ana Velasco, Moët Hennessy brand manager for Ballester Hermanos, said the brands connect gastronomy, culture and sharing around the table, noting their affinity with Puerto Rican dishes built on fresh fish, seafood, citrus and herbs.