Tacna: Pisco Region
A while ago, I met a reader of my pisco newsletter, from Arica, Chile, who always joked around. "Pisco is not from Peru," he would say, followed by a laugh. Then he would apologize and tell the affection he had for Tacna. […]
"Taster's trade" In the land of Pisco...
It's said that the Roman Emperor Marck Antony always had a food taster by his side, so I went to look for information and found this story I share with you, an example of a food taster doing his job. […]
Una historia acholada (A Blended Story)
I'd like to share some memories of how I got into pisco. Most Italians who arrived in Peru substituted grappa, an Italian pomace brandy, for pisco. […]
Legends of the vineyards
One of the most important phases in grape cultivation occurs after the harvest. The vineyards go through what we call "vegetative rest"; the vine loses its leaves and only the woody part remains. […]
Accumulators of Experiences
It is said that tasters are accumulators of experiences and they are not wrong. We are always looking for new sources of aromas and flavors to gather the most information in our olfactory memory about different products, […]
In the land of Pisco... Tasters (Mojoneros) on course
The appointments of tasters (expert or newer), that's, the titles that differentiate expert tasters from those with less experience, are a pending issue to be resolved. […]
Two different spirits
I have been asked several times about the difference between pisco and the spirit produced in Chile. I won't discuss the issue of pisco's Peruvian origin, as I consider that matter settled. […]
In the land of Pisco... What is artisanal Pisco?
It's often heard that artisanal Pisco is sold, but what does that mean? We understand that this term refers to products made with traditional or manual techniques, without any industrial intervention. […]
Which pisco do I like the most?
Today I can tell you that it's difficult to know which pisco I like the most. I didn't used to think that way. I would go for Quebranta without looking at the others, until I discovered that each of the grape varieties used to make pisco has its own personality and characteristic. […]
Tasting at Nazca XIX Pisco Producers Meeting "Pisco Contest 2021".
On Saturday, June 29th, we attended the XIX Pisco Producers Meeting 2021 in Nazca, the first contest held after the terrible pandemic we have had to live through. […]