Pisco and its Contests "Pisco Sour"
Another activity during the celebration of our flag cocktail on the first Saturday of February are the contests, in which I have had the honor to participate as a judge. Several aspects are judged in these events: […]
Contests: Codes & Results
Some time ago, I was at a coordination meeting for judges at a National Pisco Contest, with the presence of the president, the tasting director, and the observer from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), of which Peru is a member. I asked the observer a question: […]
In the land of Pisco... Pisco Sour Day
Another important day for Pisco during the year that, by mistake, I didn't include in my previous article. It would be number 8 on the list. It goes like this: on October 18th, 2007, through National Directive Resolution No. 1180/INC, the National Institute of Culture, today, […]
Arequipa "Pisco Region"
During one of my visits to Arequipa, I was surprised to find spirits made from Quebranta grape pomace, as well as an Arequipan Grappa. Grappa is a pomace brandy made in Italy. […]
In the land of Pisco... Mosto & Yema
In the current Appelation of Origin Pisco regulations from February 2011, there is no type of Pisco called Mosto & Yema. However, […]
Pisco's Current Status
Pisco exports, according to agraria.pe magazine (Dec 11, 2023), were projected to reach US$ 10.5 million; however, those in 2022 reached US$ 11.4 million. Regarding liters exported in 2023, […]
Moquegua: Wine Valley
I begin this article by sharing some information that I have received regarding the internal consumption of pisco. It is said that it's only ½ liter per capita per year in Peru. […]
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. […]