What Is Pisco?

Pisco is the national spirit of Perú, and is named after its birthplace - the town of Pisco, Perú. It's all-natural, and made with only one ingredient: grapes.
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Origins & Heritage

The first grape vine ever planted in the Americas was in Perú in 1540.

After years of winemaking, in the mid-1600s Peruvians began distilling it to make pisco.

In 1712, the first offical customs documentation of "pisco" as a distillate was found aboard a ship traveling from the town of Pisco, Perú.

Centuries of Tradition

Passed down through generations, pisco production remains a family affair—rooted in small batches, hand-harvested grapes, and age-old techniques.

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Continuing the Legacy

At SUYO Pisco, we honor this shared history by sourcing only the finest grapes and partnering with artisan producers devoted to authenticity.

The Craft of Pisco Production

From Vine to Bottle

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Step 1: The Harvest

Grapes are selected at peak ripeness during the harvest season of February/March

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Step 2: Fermentation

Grapes are gently crushed and fermented.

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Step 3: Pot Distillation

Pisco is distilled only once, in copper alembic stills, preserving delicate aromatics, character, and purity.

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Step 4: Resting Period

After distillation, Pisco rests in neutral vessels—never wood - for a minimum of 3 months to maintain clarity and brightness.

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The result? The purest, most terroir-driven spirit in the world.

Production Regions and Grape Varieties

According to the Peruvian Pisco Denomination of Origin, it must be produced in one of 5 coastal southern regions of Perú: Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna.

There are 8 grape varieties that pisco can be produced from: Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar, Uvina, Italia, Torontel, Moscatel, and Albilla.

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Pisco Categories

STYLE
DESCRIPTION
Puro
Made from one single grape variety.
Acholado
A blend of more than one grape variety.
Mosto Verde
Distilled from grape musts that were partially fermented.

Explore each style to find your favorite—or collect all three for the ultimate pisco journey.

Quebranta

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