BarSol Pisco

BarSol Pisco Selecto Italia is a marvellous artisanal pisco distilled from the finest selection of Italia grapes. A member of the muscat family, Italia is highly aromatic and has a fantastic fruity and juicy notes of tropical and stone fruit, floral aromatics and sweetness. Grapes grown in the Ica Valley display this characteristic more prominently than those sourced from other regions.

NOSE

Pungent and aromatic with honeysuckle and rose petals joined by ripe tropical fruit – mango and papaya.

PALATE

Intense and fruity, with the tropical fruit from the nose complemented by bitter walnuts and sweet raisins.

FINISH

Soft but lingering, with fruit slowly fading to leave a oily walnut and gentle spice.

COMMENT

The floral, sweet and aromatic character of the Italia grape is perfectly captured in this pisco, with a floral bouquet balanced by rich, sweet and bitter notes on the palate.

HOLY WATER RECIPE

A cocktail created at London’s Joyeux Bordel to showcase Peruvian Pisco. This recipe combines the beautiful floral aromas from the Italia expression with the fruity lemon and lime notes of that of the Quebranta. The citric acid solution acts to enhance the fruit and green apple notes of the Quebranta.

GLASS

Coupette

INGREDIENTS

30ml BarSol Primero Quebranta

20ml BarSol Selecto Italia

20ml Sugar Syrup (2:1)

25ml Citric Acid Solution (15:1)

ICE

Straight Up

METHOD

Add all ingredients and ice into a cocktail shaker, shake for 8 seconds then strain into the glass.

GARNISH

Lime zest (discarded) & dehydrated pineapple.