Distillate obtained exclusively by distillation of recently fermented musts of Pisco grapes (wine base) following the DO Pisco peruvian regulations. It is distilled to proof which means that no water is added to adjust the alcohol; Also, the DO only allows 1 distillation.
It is produced since the late 16th century and it is the typical destillate of this country. Elaborated from fermented wine of Pisco grapes (Vitis vinifera), whose value has crossed its borders, as evidenced by the records of shipments made through the port of Pisco to Europe and other parts of the Americas since the 17th century, places such as England, Spain, Portugal, Guatemala, Panama and United States, from the mid-19th century.
It is one of the flagship products from Peru and it is only produced on the coast in the departments of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua y Tacna.