Peru is a well-established food mecca in South America. Its cuisine has travelled to the shores of every continent and has found its place in the trendiest restaurants in cosmopolitan capitals around the globe. Needless to say, I had high expectations for what we …
Pairing a wine with the complex cuisine of Peru is no mean feat. The spices, the aromatics, the citrus, the sweetness, the umami… These combinations are not always a wine’s best friend. Which is perhaps why beer and pisco sour seem to be imbibed …
If you are new to 80 Harvests, take a little look at this video to get an idea about the project: [vsw id=”CVMR8uNRKGg” source=”youtube” width=”560″ height=”315″ autoplay=”yes”] So far we have been digging deep into the South American and North America wine scene, and …
Quebrada de Ihaunco (Quebranta, Pepe Moquillaza) Winemaker Pepe Moquillaza is on the road to revolution in Peru’s wine scene, and Quebrada de Ihuano is his first apostle. Made from the Pisco grape, Quebranta, the wine is tawny coloured with complex aromas and an attractive …
Want to know exactly how gruelling the competition is to become the World’s Best Sommelier? Or what makes the finalists break a sweat in front of the audience? Last week, and mid-harvest, the Best Sommelier of the World competition came into Mendoza, Argentina, and …
Ever wondered how you can make wine in a desert? We talk to winemaker Lyris Monasterio from Vinos de Arena about how new plantations in Ica, Peru, are in places you might not expect! We talk climate, conditions and grapes, and sweat a little …
Learn about Peru’s vineyards, regions, winemaking and history through this handy, visual guide to South America’s first wine country. Hover over the image to take a look at the photo captions for an explanation and more useful drops of wine info. Photographer: Amanda Barnes
We talk to Peruvian winemaker Pepe Moquillaza to find out the history of Peruvian wine, the future and what you should be drinking right now. Learn about the main wine varieties, top pairings, and get an insight into Peru’s most planted grape – Quebranta. …
Want to know how to make the ultimate Pisco Sour? Here we get the tips from from the bar of one of Lima’s top restaurants, Central. Get your limes out, and get ready to make one at home!
Want to understand the soils profiles, climate, vineyard management and geography of Peru’s wine region? We’ve been researching with the experts to pull together all the most useful and up-to-date data on the wine region of Ica so you can understand it inside out. …