Producer >
Handcrafted at Hacienda La Caravedo, the oldest distillery in the Americas, established in 1684 in Ica, Peru. Pisco Portón honours
centuries of artisinal craftsmanship and is a pure expression of its Andean terroir. These are the most awarded Piscos in the world and deservedly so. Master Distiller / Blender:Johnny Schuler. Pisco Portón is made with three varieties of grapes, and approximately 15 pounds of fruit goes into each bottle. The brand’s distillery is also green, with a roof garden that helps
cut down on CO2 emissions. The water from distillation is even cleaned and used to irrigate the
vineyard.
Viticulture >
Nestled in the Ica Valley of Peru, amidst the foothills of the Andes, lies the oldest, continuously operating distillery in the Americas–Hacienda La Caravedo established in 168
Winemaking >
Single-distilled to 40% ABV (80 proof) requiring approximately 3 kilos (7 lbs.) of a blend of quebranta and torontel grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from 100% fully fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of nine months--four months for each varietal and another five months after assemblage--with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through alambique copper pot stills and traditional falca stills.