Even though the reputation of wines from Peru is not nearly as good as Chilean or Argentinian wines, the Peruvian wine industry has a long established tradition dating back to the 16th century. Peru, as a country, has an extremely diverse landscape, including tropical, deserts, mountains, and the Altiplano high plateau. The coastal planes around the city of Pisco are the heartland of the wine production, roughly 125 miles south of the capital (Lima). Pisco is located at the center of Peru’s Pacific coastline. The most popular grape varieties, as might be expected, are those well adapted to warm climate viticulture, like Grenache, Alicante, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. Pisco, a grape brandy not dissimilar from Italy’s Grappa, is Peru’s national drink. It is a clear grape brandy and the basic ingredient in the famous Pisco Sour.
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Clear and bright, yet with a musty fruit aroma and fresh citrus notes and hints of peach, apricot, and basil, 1615 Pisco Puro Quebranta is Sother Teague’s choice for this box: “1615 pays tribute to individuals who began farming more than 400 years ago, in the ‘Valley of Pisco,’ which is the same location and on the same terrain of today’s Bodega San Nicolas distillery. There’s incredible history in every drop!” -
Santiago Queirolo Gran Vino Borgona is a medium-sweet wine with a rich dark cherry hue, an approachable and enjoyable South American experience. -
Santiago Queirolo Magdalena Reservado is a Borgona (Concord) grape wine from Peru with a balanced fruity taste. -
Tabernero's unique demi-sec red wine, crafted from burgundy grapes in the Chincha Valley, offers lively candied cherry aromas and subtle sweetness.