Caravedo Torontel Pisco

Description

This award winning “puro” style Peruvian Pisco was voted BEST IN SHOW UNAGED WHITE SPIRIT & BEST PISCO, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 & 2017. Over forty wine & spirit professionals agreed Caravedo Puro Torontel was better than any unaged vodka, gin, rum, tequila, etc–ANY unaged clear spirit–two years in a row. Caravedo Puro Torontel is hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684.

Method of Production: Single-distilled to 40% ABV (80 proof) requiring approximately 3 kilos (7 lbs.) of torontel (torrontés) grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from partially fermented grape juice (pure wine–no pomace) and rested a minimum of six months with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through traditional, flat-top falca stills.

Aroma Characteristics: floral high notes of geranium, orange blossom and honeysuckle.

Maturity: un-aged and rested in stainless steel for one year.

Flavor Characteristics: bright characteristics of flowers and citrus fruit.

Finish: light, bright, long and refreshing.