Caravedo Mosto Verde is an award-winning acholado pisco from Peru, formerly known as Pisco Portón, hand-crafted at Destilería La Caravedo, the oldest distillery in the Americas, established in 1684. It is single distilled to 86 proof (43% ABV).
Mosto verde means it is distilled from partially fermented grape juice, pure wine with no pomace, so it keeps more of the grape's natural sweetness and aroma. It takes about 8 kilos (18 pounds) of a blend of Quebranta, Torontel, Italia and Albilla grapes to make one 750ml bottle. The pisco is unaged and rests in stainless steel for a year, and it is sustainably harvested.
The aroma is fresh, clean and fruity, with melon, grape, white vanilla and honeycrisp apple. The flavor is rich, warming and full-bodied, with an intense, creamy texture and notes of cinnamon and orange blossom.
Its elegant bottle makes it a fine gift, and it is the perfect base for a Pisco Sour.
Pisco is Peru's national spirit, a grape brandy distilled to proof and never diluted with water.
Acholado means a blend of grape varieties, combining aromatic and non-aromatic grapes for balance.
The Pisco Sour, made with lime, sugar, egg white and bitters, is Peru's national cocktail.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Melon, grape, white vanilla and honeycrisp apple.
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Palate: Rich, creamy and warming, with cinnamon and orange blossom.
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Body: Full.
Specifications
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Producer: Destilería La Caravedo (est. 1684), Peru
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Style: Pisco, mosto verde, acholado
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Grapes: Quebranta, Torontel, Italia, Albilla
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Distillation: Single distilled, partially fermented juice
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Rest: 1 year in stainless steel
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Ica, Peru
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Make a classic Pisco Sour or a Chilcano with ginger ale and lime, or sip it neat. It pairs with ceviche, empanadas or fresh fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mosto verde?
Pisco distilled from partially fermented grape juice, for more aroma and sweetness.
What grapes are used?
Quebranta, Torontel, Italia and Albilla.
How old is the distillery?
La Caravedo was established in 1684.
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