Peruvian Wines
Barsol Pisco Traditional Peruvian Quebranta Grape Brandy
- Best Buy
- $20
The initial aroma is juicy, concentrated, and jammy. The palate entry is squeaky clean, more than adequately acidic, and intensely grapy; at midpalate the taste profile includes an odd flavor of chalk/limestone. Concludes with a ripe, grapy rush. Best Buy
— P.P.
(10/1/2005)
Pisco Portón Mosto Verde Pisco
- $45
Earthy, resiny scent with a hint of fruit in the background. At first, the flavor is a little raw, but given some time to aerate, it mellows to an earthy, tropical fruit sweetness. Soft feel. A fine addition to a Pisco Punch.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Tacama Pisco Acholado
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- $22
The sugary scent is reminiscent of grape soda, but the flavor is bold and grappa-like, with sweet notes up front and a pleasingly astringent finish.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Don Cesar Pisco Puro
- $30
A mild, light, dry pisco, and a good candidate for pisco sours. Vanilla sugar and herbaceous notes in the aroma. At first, the flavor is sweet and light, but it also has some peppery notes and a clean finish.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Campo de Encanto Acholado
- $35
The label has a fabulous turn-of-the-century feel. The spirit clocks in at 85 proof, which is immediately apparent on the nose and the tongue. Given some aeration and time, fruity/floral aromas and an elegant floral finish emerge from beneath the booziness.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Macchu Pisco
- $27
A zesty pisco with an unusual Tequila-like character, from the vegetal, citrusy scent to the sweet, peppery punch on the palate. Light-bodied.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Don Cesar Pisco Especial
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- $27
Grassy, sweet bell pepper scent, with a mild vanilla note. This pisco has a sweet, round flavor with a licorice finish, and a more pronounced alcohol bite compared to the Pisco Puro.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
Vinas de Oro Mosto Verde Italia
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- $46
This pisco is for those who love a floral profile. The scent is a virtual bouquet of candied violets, with hints of fruit and spice. The flavor is warm and fruity, but has a lingering floral finish that reads a bit soapy.
— K.N.
(6/1/2011)
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