Producer
Tacama
Tacama (Viña Tacama S.A.) is a Peruvian producer based in the Ica region, specializing in wines, sparkling wines and a line of piscos called Demonio de los Andes. On its official shop it offers several pisco references, including varietal and blend (acholado) versions.
- Ica · Ica · Peru
- 2 products
The story
Viña Tacama is a winery with a long tradition in the Ica Valley (Peru) and markets a range that includes wines, sparkling wines and piscos. The Demonio de los Andes line is identified as the pisco brand linked to the estate; Tacama is recognized by industry sources and travel guides as one of the historically relevant producers in the Ica region.
Production philosophy
According to product sheets and the producer's communications, Tacama emphasizes the connection between local viticulture and the traditional production of pisco, offering both varietal expressions and blends that reflect the grapes grown in its own vineyards.
Territory
Ica Valley, Ica region, Peru
Awards and recognition
Gold medal at the Vinalies Internationales 2017 (Pisco Demonio de los Andes Acholado).
Production method
The piscos of the Demonio de los Andes line are obtained from exclusive fermentation of grape must followed by distillation according to the traditional pisco method (distillation of fermented must in stills). Some expressions are presented as acholado (blend of multiple varieties) while others are varietal (e.g. Quebranta).
Distillation
Distillation of fermented must in stills according to the traditional pisco method.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Ica
- Categories
- pisco
- pisco acholado (blend)
- varietal pisco (Quebranta)
- wines
- sparkling wines
- Raw materials
- grape (var. Quebranta, Albilla, Torontel, Moscatel, Italia)
- Representative products
- Pisco Tacama Demonio De Los Andes Acholado 70cl
- Pisco Tacama Demonio De Los Andes Quebranta 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Demonio de los Andes line dedicated to pisco
- Offers both pisco acholado (blend) and varietal pisco (e.g. Quebranta)
- Producer identified as Viña Tacama S.A., operating in the Ica Valley
- Typical strength around 40% ABV (may vary slightly depending on the reference)
- Presence in international markets through distributors and specialized retailers