BarSol Primero Pisco

Spanish Conquistadors brought the first wine-producing grapes to Peru, establishing vast vineyards in the fertile Ica valley on the southern coast. Grapes not suitable for export to Spain were traded to local farmers, who in turn would distill them into brandy. Its popularity steadily grew, especially among seafarers and visitors to the port city of Pisco, from whence came its name. The ideal illustration of how lush and magnificent these brandies can be is highly acclaimed BarSol Primero Pisco, the country's leading export brand.

Produced at Bodega San Isidro in the heart of the Ica wine-growing region, BarSol Primero Pisco is distilled exclusively from the dark purple Quebranta grape. The fermented grape juice and pulp is single-distilled in copper alembic stills to best preserve the grape's distinctive characteristics. Stringent production regulations by the Peruvian government do not allow anything else be added to pisco, not even water.

If you've yet to experience the unbridled pleasure of Peru's national drink, BarSol Primero Pisco makes for a marvelous introduction. It has crystalline clarity, an oily, medium-weight body and a subtle bouquet of fresh red grapes with notes of citrus and mocha. The full, lively palate is brimming with long-lasting fruit, spice and oaky flavors.

In the journey of discovery, pisco brandy is an essential port of call.