Pisco Flashcards
1
Q
Two countries
A
Chile
Peru
2
Q
Peruvian Pisco
A
eight varieties pot stills low abv, 38-48% rested 3 months no wood nothing can be added, not even water Pure expressions
3
Q
Peruvian - label - Pisco Puro
A
single grape variety
variety may appear on label
4
Q
Peruvian - label - Pisco Mosto Verde
A
made from wine where fermentation is artificially stopped before all sugars have fermented
5
Q
Peruvian - label - Pisco Acholado
A
made from a blend of varieties
6
Q
Chilean Pisco
A
11 varieties pot stills higher abv. <73% rested 2 months wood allowed - oak, or local wood 'Rauli' diluted for bottling
7
Q
Chilean -label - Corriente / Tradicionel
A
at least 30% abv
8
Q
Chilean - label - Especial
A
at least 35% abv
9
Q
Chilean - label - Reservado
A
at least 40% abv
10
Q
Chilean - label - Gran Pisco
A
at least 43% abv
