Pisco Flashcards
When was Pisco first produced in South America?
The 1700s
What are the only two countries permitted to used the term pisco?
Chile and Peru
In the US, what are the protections provided for Pisco?
Pisco Peru - distinctive product of Peru
Pisco Chileno - distinctive product of Chile
In the EU, what are the protections provided for Pisco
Both Peru and Chile can use the term
However, as of 2013, only Peru could use the term as a Geographical Indication.
What is the pisco sour?
The national drinks of both Chile and Peru, a cocktail made from Pisco. Both countries claim to have invented it.
What is the Peruvian Pisco Sour?
Made with Peruvian Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, shaken and served over ice.
What is a Chilean Pisco sour?
Made with Chilean Pisco, juice of pica limes (similar to key limes or Mexican limes), and sugar, shaken and served over ice.
What grapes are used in Chilean Pisco?
Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria)
Moscatel Rosado
Moscatel de Austria (Torrontes Sanjuanino)
Torontel (Moscatel Amarillo)
What is Torontel?
Also known as Moscatel Amarillo, a descendant of a Pais x Muscat of Alexandria cross.
What area is considered the premier pisco zone?
Elqui Valley in Coquimbo.
What organization sets standards for Chilean pisco?
The Pisco Chile trade group.
Is Chilean pisco produced as a pomace or wine brandy?
Can be either.
How is Chilean pisco distilled?
Generally double-distilled with pot stills to a maximum strength of 73% ABV.
What are the aging requirements for Chilean pisco?
Must rest for a minimum 60 days before bottling. May be aged in wood.
What are the categories of Chilean pisco based on final alcohol content?
Pisco Corriente or Tradicional
Pisco Especial
Pisco Reservado
Gran Pisco
What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Corriente?
30% ABV
What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Especial?
35% ABV
What is the minimum ABV for Pisco Reservado?
40% ABV
What is the minimum ABV for Gran Pisco?
43% ABV
What is transparent pisco?
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.
What are the two types of wood-aged Chilean Pisco?
Pisco de Guarda
Pisco Envejecido
What is Pisco de Guarda?
A Chilean pisco aged in active French or America oak for a minimum of 180 days.
What is Pisco Envejecido?
An aged pisco. Aged in active French or American oak for at least one year, although most age for two or more years.
What grape varieties are authorized for use in Peruvian Pisco?
Italia
Moscatel
Albilla
Torontel
Quebranta
Ciolla Negra
Mollar
