Pisco is one of Peru's main drinks. We'll learn how it's made in this visit to the distillery La Caravedo, where you'll also enjoy a tasting of this national drink.
Tour Details
We'll meet at the time of your choice at the entrance of Hacienda La Caravedo, where we'll start the guided tour of one of the oldest distilleries in Latin America. Did you know that its origins date back to 1634?
We'll start the tour of La Caravedo by visiting the cultivation area. There we'll see the different Pisco vines, where we'll distinguish its eight varieties: Quebranta, Acholado, Torontel, Albilla, Moscatel, Mollar, Italia and Negra Criolla.
We'll then visit the original facilities dating back to 1684. The wine press, the press and the falcas are particularly noteworthy. All this machinery was indispensable for making pisco in a completely artisanal way. Today, the La Caravedo distillery is one of the most modern in Peru.
At the end of the guided tour, we'll enjoy a pisco tasting, which will vary depending on the type of tour you book.
Tour Options
When you make your reservation, you can choose one of the following types of tastings.
Tasting of 3 Piscos (1 Hour)
In this case, you'll enjoy a tasting of 3 piscos and a can of chilcano soft drink. Children aged 5-12 will have a juice and a biscuit.
Tasting of 6 Piscos (2 Hours)
This option includes a tasting of 6 piscos accompanied by a tasting of appetizers and a chilcano soft drink. This tasting will be paired with cheeses, ham, nuts, and seasonal fruit. Children aged 5-12 will enjoy a juice and snacks.
Tasting of 5 Piscos + Lunch (2.5 Hours)
This option, the most exclusive of all, includes a tasting of 5 piscos and, at the end, you'll be able to go to the restaurant area to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch with a choice of a variety of dishes. During the meal, you'll also be able to watch a horse show. Children aged 5-12 can have a juice and lunch is also included.
Menu
Starter:
- Pervuian Causa
- Valle de Ica Salad
- Potatoes with 2 creams
- Leche de tigre (Tiger's Milk)
Main Course:
- Carapulcra with sopa seca (Pork stew with noodles)
- Adobo with spicy pallares
- Ají de gallina (Chicken chilli)
- Salted Pork Tenderloin
- Grilled chicken with 2 sides (chips, rice or salad)
Dessert:
- Ice cream of the day
- Crêpe with ice cream
- Brownie with ice cream
- Picarones (a doughnut typically covered with syrup)
- Clásico (rice pudding with marzamorra)
Visit the Hacienda
If in addition to visiting the distillery you would also like to visit the other facilities of the complex, you can opt for this visit to the hacienda de La Caravedo. This activity includes the tasting of piscos.
