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pisco:
Spirit of Peru
As the oldest distilled spirit of the new world, Pisco carries a heritage in Peru that dates back to the 16th century. Born from a land as much as a culture, Pisco represents our heritage, terroir and our beloved people, carrying with it the soul of the Peruvian landscape.
Understanding Pisco
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What Makes Pisco Unique?
Categorized as a grape-wine brandy, Pisco is one of the world’s few spirits distilled from pure wine.
Unlike other spirits, Pisco does not have any additives, preserving the full raw ingredient characteristic of the grape to produce a spirit celebrated for its purity. Pisco is the best representative of its raw ingredient profile of any distilled spirit in the world.
Our Pisco stands out among spirits for its minimalistic approach. Hand-selected from our Single Estate Family Vineyard, Yanquiza Pisco is crafted from a Single Ingredient, naturally fermented and distilled once to proof.
pisco types
Pisco comes in three types, the Singe Varietal Pisco Puro, the Single Varietal Mosto Verde & the Blended Varietal Acholado.
pisco puro
mosto verde
acholado
OUR VISION
Our goal at Yanquiza Pisco is to share the Spirit of Peru with the world. Our mission is simple. We hold dear to our traditions, take genuine value in the artisanship of our process and stand behind the authenticity in every bottle we offer. We invite you to experience this journey through every sip, honoring the rich land, our family’s legacy, and the craftsmanship behind each bottle.
Significant Milestones
1540
The first grapevine was planted in Peru by Spanish settlers.
1587
First evidence of Pisco over a dispute was documented in Ica, Peru.
1613
The first evidence of Pisco production by Pedro Manuel “El Griego” in Ica.
1700
Pisco overtook wine production in Peru, capturing global attention.
1870
Pisco gains international notoriety and was the most fashionable drink in San Franciso.
1930
The first family vineyard is planted in the hamlet of Yanquiza.
1991
Peru establishes the Denomination of Origin for Pisco.
1994
Don Jesus Hernandez officially founded Bodega Yanquiza, upholding the family’s heritage.
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