As you know, among Latin American countries, Argentina and Chile are world-famous wine producers. However, there are other countries where grapes can be cultivated. Considering the geographical features, Peru has a climate similar to Chile’s, giving it great potential to produce high-quality wine. Most vineyards are located along the central coast, around Pisco and Ica. Guidebooks say that tourists can visit these vineyards and taste authentic Peruvian wine.
It is said that the first grapevines were brought to Peru shortly after the Spanish conquest. Cuzco is believed to be the first place in South America where the fermentation process was introduced. Meanwhile, the vineyards of the 16th and 17th centuries flourished in the Ica Valley of south-central Peru. Most of the wine produced at that time was consumed in Potosí, present-day Bolivia. Unfortunately, this prosperity ended after the devastating earthquake of 1687.
Nowadays, Peru imports many wines from Chile, but there are still many fans of Peruvian wines.
I bought “VINO NASCA” as a souvenir. It was sweet.
(Product of Destileria Castro S.A.C.)
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