Peruvian Pisco

Question 1

Where are Locumba, Sama, Ica and Caplina Valleys

Answer 1

Tacna -Peru

Question 2

Non-aromatic Peruvian Pisco varieties

Answer 2

Quebranta
Negra Criolla
Mollar
Uvina (Districts of Lunahuana, Pacaran and Zuniga)

Question 3

Aromatic grape varieties of Pisco

Answer 3

Italia
Moscatel
Albilla
Torontel

Question 4

Abv of Pisco

Answer 4

38-48%

Question 5

Styles of Peruvian Pisco

Answer 5

Puro: Single Variety
Acholado: blend of aromatic and non-aromatic grape varieties
Mosto Verde: distillation of fresh must via interrupted fermentation

Question 6

Peruvian Pisco is the result of how many distillations in copper tin or stainless steel

Answer 6

Single distillation

Question 7

What is a Falca?

Answer 7

Pot still for Pisco

distillate passes through along tube called a canon

Question 8

In pisco production, what is an Alambique?

Answer 8

Alembic. Still-distillate passes through a swans neck.

Question 9

What is Alembic con Calientavinos in pisco production?

Answer 9

Alembic still with wine warmer that preheat the must

Question 10

Are coloring and flavoring agents allowed in Peruvian Pisco

Answer 10

No, they are prohibited

Question 11

Can water be added in Pisco production?

Answer 11

No bottled at strength of distillation without water addition

Question 12

Peruvian Pisco must include this on the label

Answer 12

DO pisco

Style of Pisco, grape varieties, used in value were production occurred, year of harvest

Question 13

Peruvian Pisco became a DO in this year

Answer 13

1991