BarSol Pisco: Leading the Pisco Renaissance
Crafted in small batches and estate bottled, BarSol is the ultimate artisanal Pisco from Ica – Peru, distilled to bottle proof and neither water nor other ingredients are added to the sole grape juice that is fermented into a perfect wine before it is distilled, thereby creating an exceptional spirit of exquisite purity, clarity, and smoothness. Highly awarded for its superior taste, BarSol is the perfect reward for all occasions.
Drinks International 2023 Annual Brands Report selected BARSOL for the 7th consecutive year as the #1 Best Selling and #1 Top Trending Pisco.
The Origins of BarSol
The Revival of Bodega San Isidro
BarSol is leading the pisco renaissance with the revitalization of the historic Bodega San Isidro in the Ica Valley region of Peru, which has long been recognized for its pisco production. The historic Bodega San Isidro located in the southern extremes of the Ica Valley pisco grape growing region is near the Tacaraca Huaca ruins which date back to the days of the Incas. Although the estate was founded in the 1800s, the oldest verifiable archives date back to 1919, when Bodega San Isidro and a series of plantations were all part of a single purchase/sale transaction.
Back in 1940, the skilled master distiller and then owner, Doña Blanca Mendiola and her family made renowned pisco for decades and then her only son, Don Alfredo Mendiola Martinez, took over in the 1960s, but sadly had to close down the commercial operation in 1968 due to a military government land expropriation.
A new generation takes over - Introducing BarSol
In 2002, the Bodega San Isidro found new ownership under Diego Loret de Mola and Carlos Ferreyros, both with a vision to bring to every “bar” in the world the ultimate pisco produced under the “sol” (sun) of Ica, hence the brand name “BarSol.”
The pride of the distillery is the century-old, original estate-owned copper pot stills that are used to make all of BarSol piscos, under the guidance of master distiller Alfredo Mendiola Martinez. Furthermore, the facilities of the distillery have been reconditioned in order to preserve its authentic artisanal style.
BarSol Pisco - Production Process
Pisco can only be made from 8 specific grape varietals which are classified as Aromatic and Less Aromatic.
BarSol specializes in Pisco made from the Aromatic Italia, Torontel and Moscatel grapes as well as from the Less Aromatic Quebranta grape. All of our grapes are grown in the Southern Valley of Ica, Peru.
We produce Pisco adhering to the 3 official classification types regulated by the government of Peru.
- Puro: From fully fermented musts. We specialize in Quebranta, Italia, Torontel and Moscatel. Abv 41.3%
- Mosto Verde: “Green Must Pisco”, from partially fermented musts. We specialize in Quebranta, Italia, and Torontel. Abv 41.8%
- Acholado: “Blend”, we produce an acholado of a blend of 3 Pisco Puro varietals: Quebranta (~70%), Italia (~20%) and Torontel (~10%) Abv 41.3%.
Our grapes are harvested upon full ripeness when they have achieved the right amount of sugar Brix content (~23.5 – 26). Our careful staff hand selects the grapes which are fed into the de- stemmer that will gently separate the grapes from the cluster, removing the stems without bruising the integrity of the grape, minimizing the release of tannic acid.
The loose grapes and the juice released in the de-stemming process are collected and pumped to maceration tanks for a 24 hour period. The skins float and separate from the juice which is pumped to fermentation tanks. The remaining skins are then pumped to pneumatic presses for final juicing. The pomace (dry skins and seeds) is then removed and delivered to a compost plant.
It starts the moment the grapes are crushed and the juice is released. Our fermentation is all natural, in other words, only the native yeast found on the skins of the grape is the only element which triggers the process. No other ingredients are allowed in this procedure. Natural full fermentation normally takes from 10 to 20 days on average, depending on the amount of sugar and juice in the grapes, as well as the oscillation of the atmospheric temperature.
Through this natural process, the sugar content in the grape is transformed into alcohol. Depending on the initial sugar content in the grapes, the final alcoholic content in the resulting freshly fermented musts (wine), ranges between 11% and 14%.
Our distilling process starts when the Master Distiller carefully selects the freshly fermented musts that are ready to be transferred into the copper pot still. This is where the “magic” happens!
In a single distillation, heat is applied to the pot still in order to bring the freshly fermented must to a boil and start the evaporation process. As the wine evaporates, the vapor released is conducted through an onion head ‘capitel’ (aka helmet) and through the ‘swan’s neck’ into a condenser where the vapor turns back into a liquid. We cut and remove the “head” and “tails”, and keep the best part, the “heart cut”, which will become BarSol’s exquisite Pisco after resting a minimum of 12 months.
BarSol Puro Quebranta Pisco
CRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES
AND DISTILLED TO BOTTLE PROOF
Adhering to the classic pisco pot distillation method used for centuries in Peru, BarSol Primero Quebranta is crafted in small batches and distilled to bottle proof; neither water nor any other ingredients are added, thereby creating an exceptional spirit of exquisite purity, clarity and smoothness.
- Volume: 750ml & 4 Liters
- Alcohol Volume: 41.3%
- Country: Peru
- Distillery: Bodega San Isidro
Highly awarded for its superior taste, BarSol Puro Quebranta Pisco boasts subtle aromas and flavors of hay, banana, bakers pastry and ripe dark berry fruit balanced with delicate citrus notes, apricot blossom with pecan and dark chocolate notes, that evolve into a seductively long and elegant finish. Definitely, a connoisseurs delight! BarSol Puro Quebranta Pisco is the Perfect Pisco to make the best pisco sour!
BarSol Acholado Pisco
CRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES
AND DISTILLED TO BOTTLE PROOF
BarSol Acholado Pisco is an extraordinary artisanal product, resulting from the blend of piscos distilled from the best selection of three (3) pisco grape varietals of the region of Ica: Quebranta, Italia & Torontel. Due to its superb quality, BarSol Acholado Pisco has received many awards in multiple competitions in Peru and around the world, due to its great harmony, balance and brilliancy.
- Volume: 750ml
- Alcohol Volume: 41.3%
- Country: Peru
- Distillery: Bodega San Isidro
On the nose it presents aromas of ripe fruit with light floral notes intensifying on the palate and complimented with hints of spices and pecans. It ends with a soft and delicate finish.
BarSol Puro Italia Pisco
CRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES
AND DISTILLED TO BOTTLE PROOF
BarSol Puro Italia Pisco is a marvelous artisanal pisco 100% distilled from the best selection of Italia grapes from the valley of Ica. The Italia grape is also a favorite amongst consumers of table grapes for its fantastic floral taste and sweetness, especially the ones de the Ica Valley.
- Volume: 750ml
- Alcohol Volume: 41.3%
- Country: Peru
- Distillery: Bodega San Isidro
BarSol Puro Italia Pisco is extraordinarily aromatic with hints of honey suckle and lighter notes of rose petals; also of tropical fruits such as melon and ripe pineapple. On the plate, those notes are intensified with citrus hints, with a nice structured and elegant finish.
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