Three Unforgettable Pisco Experiences
During July and August, I had the opportunity to take part in three outstanding pisco events, known as “Pisco Experiences,” for which I am sincerely grateful. […]
Twice a day: the “chiquito” that made up for the hardships of the whaler
The dancing, the singing, and the occasional fights announced that the pisco was flowing. While consulting some books about pisco, I came across the works of Herman Melville (1819–1891), one of the great American writers of the nineteenth century and the author of Moby-Dick (1851). […]
Cómo vestirse para asistir a una cata de vinos: elegancia, comodidad y algunos detalles que importan
Cuando pensamos en asistir a una cata de vinos, normalmente nuestra atención se dirige hacia las copas, las variedades que vamos a probar, la bodega o quizá las personas con las que compartiremos la experiencia. Sin embargo, hay otro aspecto que a veces dejamos para el último momento: cómo vestirnos.
Mojonero 16th Century vs. Taster 21st Century
It is fascinating to observe how what we today elegantly call a “sommelier” or “sensory judge” was, in the roots of Peruvian history, known as a mojonero: a sturdy man with an implacable palate, capable of deciding with a single sip the economic fate of a wine or a pisco in the 16th century. […]
Pisco: Pride with Denomination of Origin
Reviewing the Denominations of Origin we have in Peru, we now total 11. We started with Pisco in 1990, followed by Giant White Corn from Cusco (2005), Chulucanas Ceramics from Piura (2006), Ica Lima Bean (2007), Villa Rica Coffee from Pasco (2010), Loche Squash from Lambayeque […]
The Value of Evidence: Quebranta and the Documented Origin of Pisco Mosto Verde
One thing I have learned from my history professors and from years researching the history of pisco is that every claim must be supported: by a document, a notarial record, or a reliable source that allows us to affirm that something actually happened. […]
No Grand Medals at the 2025 Regional Competition: The New Tasting Sheet
Another important topic I would like to address is the new scoring system and the handling of the tasting sheet. It is essential to practice with the new sheet and become familiar with the new scoring methodology. […]
“They Asked Me If It Was on Your List…” and the New Way to Score Pisco That Everyone Should Know
I received a call from a producer who was at a beverage event abroad. He asked me: “Did you write an article for a digital magazine with your top 10 piscos or a top 10 list?” […]
From Doubt to the Great Gold Medal
"I’m going to share some insights about the 2025 National Pisco Competition, which was held again after 6 years. […]
Uvina: The grape from the valley that cannot be replicated“
"Among the warm valleys of southern Lima, where Quebranta gives way to other forms of life, grows a unique grape variety in the world: Uvina, […]