Bodega San Nicolas

Perù

The first actual evidence of grape cultivation around the city of Pisco, in south-central Peru, dates back to 1615. The vineyards of the 1615 estate are located 243 km south of Lima and were originally part of the old Hacienda of Santa Cruz de Lanchas. At the time, they were cultivated by the Jesuit order, which was mainly involved in the production and sale of Pisco during the colonial period. Pisco, which takes its name from the town of the same name, is Peru's representative spirit. The pisco grapes, white or red, can be of eight different varieties, including moscatel, albilla, torontel, italia and quebranta, which is considered the best.