Homologation of Tasting Judges, Pisco, Olive Oil
According to the International Olive Council "IOC," the three categories of olive oil are Extra Virgin, Virgin, and Lampante. Something that catches my attention is that for an oil to be considered Extra Virgin, it must not have any defects. […]
some clarifications about tasters
One of the outstanding issues is that of Tasters. Since I started participating in Pisco tasting competitions in 2009, the only time we had a record of experts & newers Pisco tasters (correct me if I'm wrong) was when we were integrated into the Regulatory Council of the Pisco Appelation of Origin "CRDO-Pisco". […]
Atypical Pisco?
Some time ago, during a national Pisco contest, a sample of amber-colored Pisco was presented. The table coordinator called the Director of Tasting to inform that this sample was outside the norm, atypical, and would not be evaluated. […]
Accompanying Pisco
While conversing with students in a Pisco tasting class, they asked me, "What should we pair with Pisco?" Initially, I responded with desserts, […]
Pisco Italia aromas & balance
We were in a blind tasting evaluating Pisco Italia, and I must admit that when I first started consuming Pisco, Italia was not one of my favorites, but rather Quebranta. […]
of tastings and associations of tasters
About three years ago, the Noches de Cata group (Tasting Evenings group), had a conversation with Jaime Marimon, who was then the President of the Regulatory Council of the Pisco Appelation of Origin "CRDO-Pisco". The talk was about our interest in creating a tasters association, […]
In the land of Pisco... 10 years tasting Piscos!
Pisco tasting evenings (Noches de Cata con Pisco) celebrates 10 years tasting piscos. This is the phrase that characterizes us: "The main ingredient of pisco is honesty..." Mrs. Juanita Martínez, The Lady of Pisco. […]
In the land of Pisco... "The Pisco Festivals"
Something that has always caught my attention about Pisco are all these events, fairs, and contests that take place throughout the year, especially in the Pisco-producing regions. […]
Observations on the latest National Pisco Contest in Moquegua 2017
In August 2017, we were invited to taste at the XXIII National Pisco Contest in Moquegua. Over 340 samples of Pisco from the five Pisco-producing regions were evaluated in a blind tasting (coded samples) at eight tables, each consisting of seven tasters.
Sudoliva and the First South American Olive Oil Contest Lima 2017
On September 13th, 14th, and 15th, the First South American Olive Oil Contest was held in Lima, organized by specialist Gianfranco Vargas Flores. […]