PRODUCT CATALOGUE JANUARY 2016
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PRODUCT CATALOGUE JANUARY 2016
PRODUCT CATALOGUE JANUARY 2016 1 CATALOGUE INDEX The Pisco People............................................................................................... 3 About Pisco.....................................................................................................4-5 Cuatro Gs...................................................................................................... 6-10 De Carral.................................................................................................... 11-14 Pisco Portón............................................................................................. 15-17 Viñas De Oro............................................................................................ 18-22 Contact Us........................................................................................................ 23 1 2 THE PISCO PEOPLE __________________________________________________________________ The Pisco People is a boutique distributor, wholesaler and online retailer of the finest piscos from Peru. __________________________________________________________________ To build our product portfolio we spent many months in South America sourcing the best pisco products available and building relationships with producers who have been recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of their pisco. After extensive research (and many, many tastings) we arrived at the conclusion that the very best piscos are created from the process that adheres to the Peruvian style of production. That is, small batch traditional artisanal production crafted in traditional copper pot stills and left unaged or unaltered, which means that nothing - not even water - is added to the finished product. The piscos we import are all distilled to proof and are between 38% and 48% ABV, which a rarity in a world where most other spirit makers distill to high alcohol levels and then add water to dilute to their desired proof. 1 3 ABOUT PISCO Pisco, the national spirit of Peru, is rich in history, tradition and controversy. Named after the Peruvian port of Pisco located in the south of Peru, pisco has a smooth, velvety texture and rich aroma, with a diverse flavour spectrum based on the grape varietal used in the production process. Pisco is unique due to the strict denomination of origin to which it must adhere. The denomination of origin is enshrined in Peruvian legislation, and it is this legislation that sets the standard for a product to carry the ‘pisco’ name. The denomination of origin specifies the grapes that can be used, the regions where those grapes can be grown, the styles of pisco and the distillation process that must be used. At The Pisco People we import only those piscos that are made using the small batch method of discontinuous distillation in traditional copper or alembic pot stills. These pisco are made from a single distillation of young grape juice which ensures the grape’s varietal qualities are maintained. No colouring, flavouring - not even water – is added at any time, and it is this purity that sets our pisco apart from other spirits. After distillation, the pisco must rest, or ripen, for a minimum of three months stored only in vessels that will not influence the flavor or aroma. Acceptable containers are steel, copper, glass or ceramic with no wooden barrels used at any stage of the process. 1 4 ABOUT PISCO (continued) Types of Pisco Under the Peruvian denomination of origin, only three types of pisco can be produced, with each category providing different nuances and characteristics that bring their own special qualities as a cocktail or sipping drink. These categories are: • Pisco Puro made from a single variety of grape • Acholado which is blended from a mixture of two or more grape varieties • Mosto Verde (Green Must), distilled from partially fermented young wine Grape Varieties There are eight designated grape varieties that can be used to make pisco: Aromatic Non Aromatic • Quebranta • Italia • Negra Criolla • Torontel • Mollar • Moscatel • Uvina • Albilla On average 4 to 5 kilos of grapes are required to produce one litre of pisco, however, the Peruvian Moste Verde process requires up to 8 kilos of grapes per litre of pisco. In comparison, four bottles of wine can be made from the same amount of grapes used to make one bottle of pisco. For this reason, pisco is very expensive to produce. 1 5 CUATRO G’s BODEGA DON LUIS ______________________________________________________ In 1990s, four brothers visited the Ica Valley seeking land to grow products such as avocados, pecans and grapes. They came across a beautiful estate – Bodega Don Luis – located in the Juan Baustica district of the Ica Valley in the southern central zone of Peru. This bodega, with the oldest Quebranta vines in valley, was noted for the exceptional character of the grapes they produced. Originally sold to other bodegas in the area, demand for the grapes grew to the point where the other bodegas began competing to buy grapes from Bodega Don Luis. Given the enormous popularity of the grapes, the four brothers decided to make their own small production of pisco for family and close friends. The demand for their pisco grew until in 2002 the brothers founded Cuatro Gallos (Four Roosters) and began producing pisco to be enjoyed by the world. Since commencing their own production under the brand Cuatro G’s their pisco has been recognised nationally, obtaining the prestigious Gran Medalla de Oro in Concurso Nacional del Pisco in 2006. 1 6 CUATRO G’s AWARDS 2014 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Acholado Gold Medal Acholado Mosto Verde Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Expo Pisco Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Aromatic Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Gold Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Concurso Nacional de Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Gold Medal Acholado 2008 Concurso Regional Silver Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic 2013 Expo Pisco Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Expo Pisco Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Silver Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic 2012 Expo Pisco Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia Bronze Medal Puro Quebranta 2007 Concurso Regional Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic 2011 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Quebranta Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Quebranta 2010 Concurso Regional Silver Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Expo Pisco Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic 2006 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Silver Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Expo Pisco Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Mosto Verde Non Aromatic Gran Medalla de Oro Expo Pisco Bronze Medal Quebranta 2009 Concurso Regional Bronze Medal Quebranta Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Mosto Verde Aromatic 1 7 CUATRO G’s PISCO PURO QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ Aromatic, smooth, harmonious and complex. Nose: Smooth, harmonious and mildly aromatic with lovely light floral tones highlighted with a hint of raisin, fresh fig and grape leaf. Palate: In the mouth it is sweet and round with a lovely balance of flavours that include apple, cream, pepper spice and cardamom. Alcohol: 40% Bottle Size: 750ml 1 8 CUATRO G’s MOSTO VERDE QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ Perfectly balanced with a symphony of aromas. Nose: With a moderately intense aroma typical of the Quebranta grape, there is a fine and delicate scent of sea water, raspberry leaf, matcha green tea, vanilla cream, Russian fudge and orange oil. Palate: In the mouth, the feel is immediately sweet, soft and silky with an exquisite presence of alcohol and flavours of jersey caramel, cocoa, stinging nettle, prickly pear and malt. Alcohol: 40% Bottle Size: 500ml 1 9 CUATRO G’s MOSTO VERDE ACHOLADO ____________________________________________________________ Smooth and sweet – full of elegance and finesse. Nose: A fine, fresh aroma with highlights of coriander seeds, bubble gum, kiwifruit, goji berries and ginseng. Palate: In the mouth it is smooth and sweet with flavours of snow peas, lavender and white pepper, finishing with a lovely persistence of elegance and grace. Blend: Cuatro G’s acholado is a perfect blend of Quebranta, Italia and Albilla grapes. Alcohol: 40% Bottle Size: 500ml 10 1 DE CARRAL BODEGA VILLA NATALIA ______________________________________________________ Bodega Villa Natalia is located in La Capilla on the left bank of the Ica river. Its history dates back to early twentieth century, when Señora Nicolasa was helping the family income by growing beans and grapes for sale in Lima. At that time she also started the family tradition of producing pisco for festivities and celebrations. Later, her daughter Natalia, whose name the Bodega has inherited, continued the tradition of making pisco for family and friends. After a pause of several years, the third and fourth generation of the Nicolasa family started producing pisco for commercial sale under the brand name De Carral. Currently Jose Chomon Salgado – a fourth generation family member - is the distiller at Villa Natalia. Jose is widely acclaimed for the quality of the pisco produced at Villa Natalia and is in demand as one of Peru’s premium pisco judges. In keeping with four generations of family tradition, Villa Natalia use the small batch artisan production method built on traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. 11 1 DE CARRAL AWARDS 2015 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Quebranta Silver Medal Pisco Italia 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Rochester, NY Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Pisco Italia 2010 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Mosto Verde Quebranta Expo Pisco Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Silver Medal Pisco Negra Criolla Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Rochester, NY Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta 2014 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Quebranta 2009 Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Bronze Medal Pisco Negra Criolla 2013 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Quebranta Expo Pisco Gran Medalla de Oro Pisco Negra Criolla Gold Medal Pisco Negra Criolla Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Concurso Mundial de Bruselas, Chile Gold Medal Pisco Mosto Verde Quebranta 2012 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Quebranta Gold Medal Pisco Acholado Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Gold Medal Pisco Quebranta Gold Medal Pisco Acholado 2011 Concurso Regional Gold Medal Pisco Acholado Gold Medal Pisco Mosto Verde Quebranta Bronze Medal Pisco Negra Criolla Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Expo Pisco Silver Medal Pisco Acholado 1 12 2006 Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Silver Medal Pisco Negra Criolla DE CARRAL PISCO PURO QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ A lovely velvety texture with a subtle finish. Nose: A lovely clean aroma with hints of fresh cut red apple, vanilla bean, blueberries and pineapple. Palate: In the mouth, there are flavours of vanilla, apple strudel and white pepper with a short and subtle finish. Alcohol: 42% Bottle Size: 500ml 13 1 DE CARRAL PISCO ACHOLADO ____________________________________________________________ Intense and round with a long and pleasing finish. Nose: An enticing scent of fruity and floral aromas with hints of potpourri, jasmine, raisin and pine. Palate: The palate has flavours of lavender, sunflower seeds and green pepper corns with a long and spicy finish. Blend: De Carral Acholado is a blend of Quebranta, Italia and Torontel grapes. Alcohol: 42% Bottle Size: 500ml 14 1 PISCO PORTÓN HACIENDA LA CARAVEDO _______________________________________________________ Nestled in the Ica Valley in the south of Peru, amidst the foothills of the Andes, lies the oldest distillery in the Americas – Hacienda La Caravedo – established in 1684. Four centuries on Hacienda La Caravedo continues to produce their flagship Pisco Portón which is handcrafted using centuries old Peruvian traditional methods of production. Owned by the USA Kallop family, with Johnny Schuler, Peru’s most celebrated authority on pisco is the brand’s ambassador and master distiller for Pisco Portón. To preserve the full character of the grapes, Pisco Portón uses only the mosto verde method of distilling from the partially fermented grape juice known as green must (or mosto verde in Spanish). They let it rest for a full year in glass silos before it is bottled. It is then distilled to strength with absolutely nothing added to the process. The result is a pisco that brings dimension and character back to the drinking experience. Taken neat as a sipping drink, it is complex and layered. When mixed, Pisco Portón creates a whole new category of cocktails, more flavourful than vodka and more subtle than tequila. 15 1 PISCO PORTÓN AWARDS World Spirits Competition, San Francisco Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015, 2014, 2011 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2015, 2014 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2015, 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2014, 2013 Best Pisco Double Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2013 Double Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2012 Concurso Internacional de Vinos y Espirituosos, Spain Grand Gold Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2015, 2013 Grand Gold Medal Mosto Verde Negra Criolla 2015 Grand Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015, 2012, 2011 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2014, 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2014 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2012 Silver Medal Pisco Puro Torontel 2012 Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Torontel 2011 International Spirit Competition, Los Angeles Gold Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2015 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015, 2014 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2014 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2014 Double Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2012 Gold Medal Pisco Mosto Verde Non Aromatic 2014, 2011 Gold Medal Pisco Mosto Verde Aromatic 2013, 2012 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2013 World Spirits Award, Austria Gold Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2015 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2015 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015, 2014 Spirits Selections, Brazil Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2014 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2014 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2014 Spirits of the Americas Competition, Miami Best of Class Mosto Verde Torontel 2013 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2013 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2013 International Spirits Competition, New York Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia/Acholado 2013 Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2013 Le Citadelle Du Vin, France Gold Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2015 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2013 International Spirits Awards, Germany Concurso Mundial de Bruselas International Wine & Spirits Competition, London Silver Medal Outstanding Mosto Verde Acholado 2015 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2014, 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2014, 2013, 2011 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2014, 2013 Silver Medal Outstanding Mosto Verde Moscatel 2013 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2011 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2011 International Wine & Spirits Awards, Miami International Spirits Championship, Canada Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2012 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2015, 2011 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Acholado 2104, 2013, 2012 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2014, 2011 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2013 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2013, 2013 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2013 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2012 Silver Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2012 Grand Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel 2011 16 1 Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Acholado 2011 Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Torontel 2011 Gold Medal Mosto Verde Quebranta 2011 PISCO PORTÓN MOSTO VERDE QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ Elegant, smooth and silky – pisco at its very best. Nose: Lovely notes of peach, almond, dried apricot, dark berries, vanilla bean, lavender and a hint of white pepper. Palate: Sweet, slightly spicy, dense, smooth and silky with flavours of white chocolate, pumpkin, white pepper and nuts. Alcohol: 43% Bottle Size: 750ml 17 1 VIÑAS DE ORO BODEGA VIÑAS DE ORO ______________________________________________________ Contemporary and rich in sensations – that is the spirit behind the exquisite piscos from Bodegas Viñas de Oro - located in the Ica Valley, 213 km south from Lima. After opening in 1993, their unwavering dedication to quality and taste is reflected in how they carefully cultivate their pisco grapes. Made only from the best grapes grown in the Ica Valley, Viñas de Oro combines traditional artisan small batch methods of production with a high-tech distillery and a modern tasting room. The Viñas de Oro collection ranges from the subtle notes of nuts and dark fruits found in the varietals like Quebranta and Negra Criolla, to the bolder and more fragrant floral characteristics of Italia. Bodegas Viñas de Oro has earned a Globalgap Certification, a confirmation that the winery supports social responsibility and produces the highest quality pisco that meets all required the strict guidelines of the Peruvian Pisco Denomination of Origin. 18 1 VIÑAS DE ORO AWARDS 2015 International Wine and Spirits Competition, London Gold Medal Pisco Italia 2006 Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Silver Medal Pisco Italia 2013 Concurso Mundial de Bruselas, Chile Gold Medal Pisco Torontel Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago Gold Medal Pisco Italia Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia Bronze Medal Pisco Quebranta International Wine and Spirits Competition, London Gold Medal Pisco Acholado Silver Medal Mosto Verde Torontel Silver Medal Mosto Verde Italia Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Concurso Mundial de Bruselas Grand Gold Medal Mosto Verde Italia 2005 Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago Bronze Medal Pisco Quebranta Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Gold Medal Pisco Italia 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition, London Gold Medal Mosto Verde Moscatel 2009 Concurso Mundial de Bruselas, Chile Silver Medal Pisco Italia Gold Medal Mosto Verde Torontel Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta 1999 Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Bronze Medal Mosto Verde Italia 1996 Concurso Nacional De Pisco, Lima Silver Medal Pisco Acholado 2008 Concurso Mundial de Bruselas, Chile Gold Medal Pisco Albilla Gran Medalla de Oro Mosto Verde Torontel 2007 Concurso Mundial de Bruselas, Chile Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta Concurso Internacional Vinalies, Paris Silver Medal Pisco Acholado Silver Medal Pisco Quebranta 1 19 VIÑAS DE ORO PISCO PURO QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ A generous sweet and balanced pisco. Nose: A strong aromatic nose with sensations of grapes, coffee beans, tarragon and basil. Palate: A generous sweet mouthfeel with flavours of chamomile, malt and macadamia and a delightfully long finish. Alcohol: 41% Bottle Size: 750ml 20 1 VIÑAS DE ORO ACHOLADO ____________________________________________________________ A stunning pisco with a seductive complexity. Nose: A beautiful aroma mingled with lavender, nutmeg, grape flower, aloe vera and bees wax. Palate: The sweetness of this pisco is immediately apparent. It has a round and silky mouthfeel with sensations of watermelon, cardamom, liquorice root and turmeric. Blend: Viñas de Oro Acholado is the result of a perfect blend of Quebranta, Italia and Torontel grapes. Alcohol: 41% Bottle Size: 750ml 21 1 VIÑAS DE ORO MOSTO VERDE QUEBRANTA ____________________________________________________________ A truly well-defined and elegant pisco. Nose: As soon as you open the bottle you will be seduced by the enticing aroma of Mosto Verde Quebranta, with strong aromatic sensations of chamomile, pine, hay and fresh apricot. Palate: Sweet and silky with flavours of fig, sultana, rosehip, trail mix and pear skins. Alcohol: 40% Bottle Size: 500ml 22 1 CONTACT US Josie Healy 0419 342 279 [email protected] Carmel Nihill 0438 375 324 [email protected] Daniel Monk 0449 861 432 [email protected] @thepiscopeople #DareToPisco www.thepiscopeople.com.au 23 1 1