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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Between Pisco & Nazca
I received this lovely story and remembered that historian Lorenzo Huertas had mentioned it in one of his talks. Let's reminisce. Why was Pisco made in Peru? In the late 16th century, […]
The Taster trade
According to historian Lorenzo Huertas in his book "Chronology of Wine and Pisco Production in Peru (1548-2010)," the craft of "wine tasting," or mojonería, (taster trade), has been present in Peru since the 16th century. In 1595, […]
In the land of Pisco cheap Pisco?
I was in a supermarket buying Pisco when I heard someone behind me say, "Please give me a cheap Pisco! I have a gathering at my house." At that moment, I felt goosebumps on my skin. Cheap Pisco? […]
"The strength of Pisco lies in its quality."
While talking to a friend who imports Pisco in Vancouver, Canada, he mentioned how difficult it was for him to enter the market. The sale of alcoholic beverages in Canada is restricted, and licenses are granted by the government. […]
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. […]
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. […]