Soldeica Pisco Puro

We've been dying for a great Peruvian Pisco that we could keep in stock on a regular basis and we have finally found it. Robert Canari from Sangre Inca Imports recently walked into the Redwood City store and asked me if I would taste his Soldeica Piscos. Knowing the dire straits our Pisco collection was in, I was excited to taste them and they did not disappoint. Soldeica has been making Pisco in Peru for over 150 years and they take their distilling very seriously. Pisco Puro is made exclusively of the Quebranta Grape. The small red quebranta grape is an aromatic grape that was introduced by the Spanish more than 400 years ago and had degenerated into the new variety which now is named Quebranta. The best Quebranta grape is produced in Ica Valley where Bodegas Vista Alegre SAC -Pisco Soldeica is located. The Puro is their entry level product, and it is by far the best bottle we currently offer on our shelf. Gone are the harsh tones of the mass-produced brands, and present are the soft textures and subtle fruit tones that make Pisco so accessible. Because I want K&L to offer the very best of everything, and knowing the storied history of Peruvian Pisco in the Bay Area (it was the most widely drunk spirit in 19th century San Francisco) I wanted to make sure that we had at least one quality small production pisco to offer. Finally we do. (David Driscoll, Spirits Buyer)