Exploratory Series: Andean Brandy

General Description:

This is a hyper limited release of a Quebranta pisco aged in ex-whiskey American oak barrels. Bottled at cask-strength and non-chill filtered to maintain as much flavors as possible, this full-bodied brandy presents distinct notes of spices and ripe fruit with undertones of vanilla and black pepper. Only 180 bottles have been made available in the US.

Highlights:

• 100% Grapes. Aged in ex-whiskey American oak barrels.
• Tasting Notes: Dry profile with distinct notes of spices and ripe fruit. Undertones of vanilla and black pepper.
• How to Enjoy: Sip neat or on ice.

Batch Information:

• Grape Type: Quebranta
• Harvest Year: 2020
• Alc/Vol: 45.4%
• Number of Bottles: 180

Terroir Summary: The Ica region is one of the most iconic pisco producing regions in Peru. It is located 40km inland and is characterized by a desertic climate with a high temperature differential between days and nights. This results in grapes with very high sugar concentrations, allowing the development of full-bodied piscos with higher alcoholic percentages.

Origin

• Vineyard: Fundo San Ambrosio
• Region: Ica, Lima, Peru
• Family: Ferrand
• Altitude: 330 meters above sea level
• Distance from Coastline: 40 km
• Climate: Desert
• Average Yearly Rainfall: 110 mm/year
• Soil Type: sandy

Production:

• Ingredients: 100% Quebranta Grapes
• Harvest Method: 100% Manual. Handpicked grapes.
• Fermentation: natural fermentation using wild yeast
• Distillation: Single-distilled in copper alembic still
• Aging: 4 years in ex-whiskey American oak barrels
• Filtration: non-chill