Peru declares knowledge, techniques and values of pisco production as cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture stated that the declaration covers the production of grape distillate on the coast of Lima, the regions of Ica, Arequipa and Moquegua, as well as the valleys of Locumba, Sama and Caplina, in the region of Tacna. These localities are included in the geographical scope of the designation of origin established by Peru. The Ministry of Culture highlighted that the traditional production of pisco is “an expression that reflects the profound productive knowledge in force both in the cultivation, selection and treatment of the raw material, the phases of harvesting, treading and fermentation.” In addition, “in the unique process of distillation, resting and everything related to the preparation of the drink, and its consumption.” According to the designation of origin, pisco is a liquor obtained by distilling fresh musts from recently fermented grapes, subjected to a production process without additives, which is produced on the coast of the departments of ...