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23 Cards in this Set
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What area in Peru has the most concentration of vineyards?
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Ica valley
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What is Peru's most well known producer?
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Tamaca
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What is Pisco?
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brandy' distilled from specific grapes grown and is associated with two regions in particular in South America - the Ica Valley in Peru and the Elqui Valley in Chile
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What are the designated Pisco areas in Peru?
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Departments of Lima
Ica (Ica, Chincha, Pisco) Arequipa Moquegua Locumba Sama Caplina valleys in the Department of Tacna |
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Where does Pisco get its name?
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After the Peruvian Port of Pisco
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What distillation method is used in Peruvian Pisco?
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Once distilled in copper pot stills. None diluted
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What are the 4 types of Peruvian Pisco?
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Pisco Puro
Pisco Acholado Pisco Aromático Pisco Mosto Verde |
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What is Pisco Puro?
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is made only from the non-aromatic, black Quebranta grape, a black grape brought to Peru from Spain. Single grape Pisco. Mollar or Common Black can be used.This variety is mainly used in mixed drinks as it is quite dry
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What is Pisco Acholado?
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is the result of two varieties of grapes usually the Italia and Quebranta grapes being blended. This variety is very popular due to its sweet odour and flavour and the immediate “kick", which can be felt after drinking.
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What is Pisco Aromático ?
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is made from either the Muscat , Italia, Albilla, Moscatel or Torontel grapes. It must be made from one grape. It has an intensely fruity aroma.
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What is Pisco Mosto Verde?
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the most expensive of all Piscos to produce. This variety is made from grape juice, which has not been allowed to ferment completely and therefore still has some sugar content. It has a sophisticated velvety palate and texture.
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What are the aging requirments for Peruvian Pisco?
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must be aged a minimum of three months in glass, stainless steel or other materials which do not alter the physical, chemical or organic properties before bottling.
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What is the ABV of Peruvian Pisco?
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38% to 48% (76° to 96° proof)
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What is Torrontés Mendocino a crossing of?
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Muscat and an as-yet-unidentified other grape
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What areas of Chile are authorized for Pisco?
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Atacama & Coquimbo
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What are the 3 grapes allowed in Chilean Pisco?
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Muscat
Torontel Pedro Jiménez |
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How is Chilean Pisco distilled?
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double distillation in copper pot type stills.
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What are the 5 types of Chilean Pisco?
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Regular: 30% to 35% (60 to 70 proof)
Special: 35% to 40% (70 to 80 proof) Control: 40% (80 proof) Reserve: 40% to 43% (80 to 86 proof) Great: 43% or more (86 or more proof) |
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Regular Pisco?
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is quite bland in taste since the alcohol is mixed with water, reminiscent of a weak rum, and its odor is very sweet and woody with a slight yellowish tinge to the color
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Control Pisco?
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is aged in oak and has a specific ABV of 40%
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Special & Reserve Pisco?
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are very similar in flavor and color, both being very sweet and of a cloudy yellowish color. The flavor is much stronger than regular pisco and leaves an alcoholic aftertaste in the mouth, similar to bourbon
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Great Pisco?
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has a commanding odor and a very pleasant dark yellow color, it is not as sweet as the other varieties, yet it carries strong woody flavor the others lack
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What is the main difference between Chilean and Peruvian Pisco in terms of what they are made from?
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Peruvian is made from partially fermented grape juice and Chilean is made from wine.
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