Pisco Barsol
Pisco Barsol is a pisco from Peru that is produced in the Bodega San Isidro in the Ica Valley and exported by Queros SAC from Peru. The Barsol brand is particularly well represented in the USA and is one of the most exported piscos from Peru.
San Isidro Bodega
The Bodega San Isidro is located in the city of Pueblo Nuevo in Peru, in the traditional Pisco growing area of Ica. The exact age of the bodega is not known, but it is estimated that it was founded in the 19th century. The bodega was first mentioned in a document in 1919 when the bodega was sold. In 2002 the current owners, Diego Loret de Mola and Carlos Ferreyros, took over the bodega and brought the bodega up to date with the latest technology. In addition to Pisco Barsol, the Bodega San Isidro also produces Pisco Mendiola.
Products from Pisco Barsol
Pisco Barsol is made using traditional methods according to the regulations for Peruvian pisco. The grapes used are Quebranta , Italia and Torontel grapes grown in the Ica Valley.
In total, 7 different products are produced, the 3 types of grapes mentioned above in their puro variant, partially fermented ( Mosto Verde ) and blended as acholado (see Pisco (drink) #categorization ).
meaning
Pisco Barsol is one of the leading pisco brands in the USA and worldwide and has given Queros SAC leading positions in the export rankings for pisco from Peru. In 2010, Queros SAC was the largest pisco exporter from Peru with Pisco Barsol.
Awards
Barsol has won many prestigious awards and medals in Peru as well as in the USA and Europe:
- In 2007 Barsol Quebranta was named best pisco ("Top Pisco") in the USA at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition and was awarded the double gold medal
- In 2011 Barsol Mosto Verde Italia also won the double gold medal at the same event
- Barsol Acholado won gold medals in both San Francisco (2007) and at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2009)
Web links
European website of Barsol Pisco from Peru (German)
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.barsolpisco.eu/pdf/bodega-san-isidro-pisco-barsol-summary.pdf
- ↑ http://www.barsolpisco.eu/pdf/BarSol%20Pisco%20Presentation_P2.pdf
- ↑ http://www.siicex.gob.pe/siicex/portal5ES.asp?_page_=172.17100&_portletid_=sfichaproductoinit&scriptdo=cc_fp_init&pproducto=%202208202100%20&pnomproducto=%20Pisco
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from July 16, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from October 27, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from July 16, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original from November 17, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
