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This award winning "mosto verde, acholado" style Peruvian Pisco, formerly known as Pisco Portón, is hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684
Method of Production: Single-distilled to 43% ABV (86 proof) requiring approximately 8 kilos (18 lbs.) of a blend of quebranta, torontel, italia and albilla grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from partially fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of one year—six months for each varietal and another six months after assemblage--with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through alambique copper pot stills and traditional falca stills.
Aroma Characteristics: fresh, clean and fruity with hints of melon, grape, white vanilla and honey-crisp apple aromas.
Maturity: un-aged and rested in stainless steel for one year.
Flavor Characteristics: rich, warming, full bodied, intense, creamy texture includes characteristics of cinnamon, orange blossom, chocolate and citrus.