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THE HERITAGE
1930
BEFORE THE SPIRiT, THE FAMILY
Some things are worth carrying forward.
THE Master Distiller
Master Distiller and Owner of Bodega Yanquiza, Don Jesus Hernández, is a 3rd generation vintner and pure artisan in the world of distilled spirits. A master of technique and product integrity, Don Jesus continues to meticulously oversee the production of his beloved Pisco from his vineyard to your finished bottle.
Yanquiza
The Desert Hamlet
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La Monja
In the early years of the vineyard, Jesus’s mother, Maria "Tila" Alvarez Cabrera, affectionately known as “La Monja”, was a symbol of resilience and faith. Born in 1923 as the eldest of ten children, she worked tirelessly on the family vineyard becoming an unsuspecting pioneer of her generation. Her valor and persistence would shape the future of Bodega Yanquiza. After spending several adolescent years to study in the seclusion of a Convento in Lima Peru, by the 1950's Maria would be called back to Yanquiza to care for her ailing mother. There she would carve her own path through the emerald leaves and ruby drops of the vineyard. Pioneering her own business producing and selling Wine and Pisco; her strength and spirit remains embedded in the legacy of Bodega Yanquiza, a constant reminder of the family’s deep roots and ancestral values.
Don Jesus
Don Jesus followed in his mother's footsteps, venturing far from home as a young man to serve in the Peruvian Navy. Yet, the fateful tug of destiny proved that all roads led back to his roots in Yanquiza. Pouring his heart into every bottle, Don Jesus transcended tradition and achieved milestones for his standard of excellence, solidifying his place as a premier Master of Pisco. Today, with the same passion flowing through their veins, the family's fourth generation honors this storied legacy, with a vision to share the true heart of Pisco with the world.
Fourth Generation
Today, Giuliana Hernandez-Velsor and her three siblings carry Yanquiza into the future. The generations change. The standard remains.
the 1930 rule
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