Peru

South America’s wine regions don’t ever sit still. They are constantly on the move and in the last two decades we have seen several new wine regions emerge in previously unimaginable locations: the Atacama desert, Patagonia and in the heights of the Andes mountains …

There’s no lack of a good fiesta in South America… The Carnival continent certainly knows how to throw a party and the harvest season is no exception. There are several harvest festivals (known locally as the Vendimia) worth visiting. Here is my round up …

In 2016, I visited 18 wine regions as part of my Around the World in 80 Harvests mission. As this is a three year worldwide trip, I wanted to break down some of the wine highlights from each year and give you one fantastic …

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 …

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 …

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!