Terpenes are the aromatic molecules that plants, and conifers above all, produce in their resins and essential oils, and they give their name to the Terpeni gins of Zona B Distillery. Founded in 2022 in Lavagno by Alessandro Zaghi, a former brewer, Zona B is the first gin distillery in Verona, a region better known for grappa.

Terpeni Fiori is the floral member of the range, a London Dry Gin at 42% ABV in 70 cl bottles. The producer lists juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, orris root, chamomile flowers, elderflower, rosehip buds and magnolia flowers, on a base of organic soft-wheat alcohol. The distillery works with a copper still of 200 litres fitted with a reflux column and uses the Carter Head method: the most delicate botanicals sit in a basket, where vapour at high alcohol strength and lower temperature extracts their lightest, most elegant aromatic fractions.

The gin is crystal clear with bright reflections. The nose brings juniper, herbaceous notes and magnolia flowers, and the palate is balanced and soft, with a persistent finish. Chamomile and elderflower add a gentle floral sweetness and rosehip buds a delicate fruit tone, while angelica and orris root keep the base dry and earthy.

Awards have followed each year: Gold with 92 points in the 2026 London Spirits Competition, a Silver medal from the Frankfurt International Trophy 2026 and, in 2025, a Contemporary Gin Gold awarded by The Gin Guide plus a second-place medal in London. The producer recommends it neat or in cocktails that call for a floral aroma, such as a gin and tonic, an Aviation or a Martini. A delicate tonic leaves the magnolia in front, while a sliver of lemon peel completes the drink.