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Pisco Flashcards

1
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When was Pisco first produced in South America?

A

The 1700s

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2
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What are the only two countries permitted to used the term pisco?

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Chile and Peru

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3
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In the US, what are the protections provided for Pisco?

A

Pisco Peru - distinctive product of Peru
Pisco Chileno - distinctive product of Chile

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In the EU, what are the protections provided for Pisco

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Both Peru and Chile can use the term
However, as of 2013, only Peru could use the term as a Geographical Indication.

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5
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What is the pisco sour?

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The national drinks of both Chile and Peru, a cocktail made from Pisco. Both countries claim to have invented it.

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What is the Peruvian Pisco Sour?

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Made with Peruvian Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, shaken and served over ice.

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7
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What is a Chilean Pisco sour?

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Made with Chilean Pisco, juice of pica limes (similar to key limes or Mexican limes), and sugar, shaken and served over ice.

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8
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What grapes are used in Chilean Pisco?

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Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria)
Moscatel Rosado
Moscatel de Austria (Torrontes Sanjuanino)
Torontel (Moscatel Amarillo)

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What is Torontel?

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Also known as Moscatel Amarillo, a descendant of a Pais x Muscat of Alexandria cross.

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10
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What area is considered the premier pisco zone?

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Elqui Valley in Coquimbo.

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11
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What organization sets standards for Chilean pisco?

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The Pisco Chile trade group.

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12
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Is Chilean pisco produced as a pomace or wine brandy?

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Can be either.

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13
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How is Chilean pisco distilled?

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Generally double-distilled with pot stills to a maximum strength of 73% ABV.

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What are the aging requirements for Chilean pisco?

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Must rest for a minimum 60 days before bottling. May be aged in wood.

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15
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What are the categories of Chilean pisco based on final alcohol content?

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Pisco Corriente or Tradicional
Pisco Especial
Pisco Reservado
Gran Pisco

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16
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What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Corriente?

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30% ABV

17
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What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Especial?

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35% ABV

18
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What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Reservado?

A

40% ABV

19
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What is the minimum ABV for Gran Pisco?

A

43% ABV

20
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What is transparent pisco?

A

A Chilean pisco labeling term. The products are aged for the required 60 days in an inert vessel (eg glass, stainless, ceramic, inactive wood). Water white appearance.

21
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What are the two types of wood-aged Chilean Pisco?

A

Pisco de Guarda
Pisco Envejecido

22
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What is Pisco de Guarda?

A

A Chilean pisco aged in active French or America oak for a minimum of 180 days.

23
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What is Pisco Envejecido?

A

An aged pisco. Aged in active French or American oak for at least one year, although most age for two or more years.

24
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What grape varieties are authorized for use in Peruvian Pisco?

A

Italia
Moscatel
Albilla
Torontel
Quebranta
Ciolla Negra
Mollar

25
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Is Pisco Peru made from pomace or fermented grape must?

A

Fermented grape must.

26
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How is Peruvian pisco distilled?

A

Pot still distillation.

27
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What additives are allowed in Peruvian Pisco?

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None - including no water of neutral spirits.

28
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At what ABV must Peruvian Pisco be bottled?

A

The same ABV as when produced, and must be between 38% and 48%

29
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What are the aging requirements for Peruvian Pisco?

A

No wood
3 months in inert vessels - eg copper, glass, stainless, clay

30
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What are the main styles of Peruvian Pisco?

A

Pisco Puro (Pure pisco)
Pisco Acholado (blended pisco)
Pisco Mosto Verde (Green must pisco)
Pisco Aromatico (aromatic pisco)

31
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What is Pisco Puro?

A

A Peruvian pisco made from a single grape variety.

32
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What is Pisco acholado?

A

A blended Peruvian pisco produced with more than one grape variety, generally a blend of aromatic and non-aromatic or different types of pisco blended together.

33
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What is Pisco mosto verde?

A

Green Musk Pisco - A Peruvian pisco produced via the distillation of partially fermented grape must distilled while the must still contains some residual sugar.

34
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What is Pisco Aromatico?

A

A Peruvian pisco produced using just the aromatic grape varieties.

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