The Value of OIV-Sponsored Competitions
I was reading the regulations for the International Wine and Spirits Competitions by the International Organisation of Vine and
and Wine (OIV). For more information, simply search Google for "OIV competition regulations." There, you’ll find several important aspects. For example, […]
“Exercise in Transparency and Quality"
Recently, we were in Nazca, invited to participate as tasting judges at the 22nd National Pisco Producers Meeting: 2024 Pisco Competition.
This year, we evaluated 125 samples, and I had the responsibility of leading the tasting at Table No. 1, where we worked with 33 samples of Quebranta, Moscatel, and Albilla piscos. The organization of the event was excellent, as it has been in all the years I've participated. […]
Celebrating Pisco: History, Culture, and Tradition
The fourth Sunday of July is celebrated as National Pisco Day, a Cultural Heritage of the Nation. We were invited to the honorary pisco event at the
Gran Hotel Bolívar, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary since its inauguration in 2024, […]
Pisco: a story to tell
"The dark-skinned man could be heard saying, 'Watercress water!, snow water!, fortunes!' as he walked around the bullring offering the grape spirit 'caleta' (sneaky, in secret)." […]