The Art of Tasting: Passion, Practice, and Diversity
In a conversation with an executive from a winery whose piscos we evaluate annually, he told me that whenever we published a tasting note on our blog (www.nochesdecata.blogspot.com), he forwarded it to the master distiller, […]
"Pisco Tasting: Between Pleasure and Precision"
“In tasting, nothing is said; everything is debatable.”
In my final exam for pisco tasting, facing eight Afnor glasses with pure varieties, my professor, Ing. Edwin Landeo, challenged me: “With that nose, I demand double. Recognize them at first sight!” I passed, but I’m still learning from him. […]
The Invisible Elegance of Albilla
"Of the eight grape varieties authorized for pisco production by the Reglamento de la Denominación de Origen Pisco, Quebranta and Italia are the most widely planted and, therefore, the ones that yield the greatest volume of pisco." […]
Moscatel: Aromatic Elegance
"Moscatel pisco is as elegant as a classic film star." Over the years, the Moscatel grape has been recognized for its ability to produce exceptional, elegant, and aromatic piscos.
Tasting Nights with Pisco
"When historian Lorenzo Huertas told me about the "mojoneros" of the 16th century—experts in tasting wines and brandies—I was transported back to my childhood in Lima." […]
Torontel: Perfume and Identity
Behind every pisco, there is always a new story to tell. Among the wide range of authorized pisco grapes in Peru, Torontel holds a special place.[…]
Pisco Sour: Coincidence or Influence?
While reading a cocktail book, I came across an interesting fact about “Sours.” The 1862 book How to Mix Drinks by bartender Jerry Thomas is cited as a reference, although the combination of a spirit, lemon, and sugar already existed, […]
Pisco: An Experience with Added Value
Some time ago, I was talking with a friend about our participation in the National Pisco Competition. He told me that while in Mexico, he was struck by the fact that, after dinner, the waiter asked which tequila each guest would like to enjoy. […]
"Memories of Pisco and Ica: Among Vineyards, Distillers, and Books."
“The history of Pisco is not only found in the vineyards or the centuries-old distilleries of Ica but also in the memories of those who had the privilege of living it up close." […]
International Competitions vs. Peruvian Standards?
During a conversation with the late Eng. Francisco Cutipé Angulo Vargas, one of the most experienced tasters, during a break at the 2009 National Pisco Competition, he asked me: How do those Piscos that win medals
en el extranjero? […]