Blind Tasting of Moscatel Pisco

 "For all those who think that being a sommelier is the same as being a taster, they are absolutely wrong, because the sommelier, in addition to knowing and understanding wines and strains, DOC, D.O. etc. etc. has to be a gourmet..." Sommelier Rosario Fraga de Leon 

From the past...

Regulations of the Pisco Denomination of Origin Approved on February 14, 2011

Article 3º.- Definition of Pisco Product
Pisco is the product obtained exclusively through the distillation of fresh musts from recently fermented "Pisco Grapes," using methods that maintain the traditional principles of quality. It is produced in the coastal regions of the departments of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua, and the valleys of Locumba, Sama, and Caplina in the department of Tacna.

Table 1 - Organoleptic Requirements of Pisco (Aromatic)
Color: Colorless

Pure Pisco: Made from aromatic grapes, clear, limpid, and bright, slightly alcoholic, reminiscent of the raw material from which it originates, ripe or overripe fruits, intense, broad, fine perfume, structure, and balance, free from any extraneous elements.

Some descriptors of Moscatel Pisco: Elegant and sophisticated aromas, vanilla, spices, chestnut, jasmine, chocolate, cocoa, lemon, orange, lemon verbena, lavender, chili pepper.

O.I.V. Appreciation Scheme 2009
100-point scale
Grand Gold: at least 92 points
Gold: at least 85 points
Silver: at least 82 points
Bronze: at least 80 points

Summary

1. Pisco Viñas de Oro 2015 - Chincha Valley-Ica - Score: 83.00 // Silver
   +OIV Standard Deviation: 3.7

2. Pisco Paca Paca 2014 - Ica Valley - Score: 82.40 // Silver
   OIV Standard Deviation: 3.71

3. Pisco Nasca - Nazca Valley-Ica - Score: 85.80 // Gold
   OIV Standard Deviation: 2.77

*4. Pisco Vargas - Chincha Valley-Ica
OIV Standard Deviation: 3.85

Bonus
5. Pisco Márquez de Caraveli 2012 - Caraveli Valley-Arequipa - Score: 82.60 // Silver
OIV Standard Deviation: 4.22

*Did not achieve the required score for a medal

+OIV Standard Deviation: What does this mean?
According to the regulations of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) competitions, the scores of tasters that differ by at least seven points from the average will not be considered for the final average. A lower standard deviation indicates less dispersion, more calibrated tasters, and closer scores, resulting in greater accuracy.

Producers who did not receive a medal and wish to obtain the respective tasting notes and scores can request them by emailing us at nochesdecata@gmail.com.

Enjoy pisco responsibly

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