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Pisco Brand: Huamaní
Producer: Centro de Desarrollo Agricola S.A.
Contact: Rilda Benavides Piaggio (Gerente Comercial)

Huamaní was an hacienda which was founded in Ica at the end of the 1800’s. During that time, its owner, Ismael de la Quintana began producing liquor with a refined aroma and flavor which became a Pure Pisco made from the best Quebranta grapes brought over from the Canary Islands, which he called "Huamaní". Later, Ismael Benavides de la Quintana -his grandson, took over the lands till the end of the 60´s when, due to political problems, he was forced to abandon them. In the mid 90´s, Ismael Benavides Ferreyros, son of Ismael Benavides de la Quintana, once again took up the family tradition of producing the traditional family pisco called "Huamaní". Currently, his daughter, Rilda Benavides Piaggio, is in charge of its sale and distribution.

michael says :
1-08-07,09:33:42

why is this the pisco of the month? you've told us nothing about it's characteristics.

Emma Raguz says :
2-08-07,06:18:34

Where can we buy this pisco? I tasted it in a family lunch and found it very nice although I prefer the "italia".

Adrian Espinosa says :
3-08-07,02:30:23

Porque se llama Huamani  y no Quintana?   Entiendo que Huamani viene del nombre de la Hacienda que data de 1800 pero porque la hacienda no se llama Hacienda Quintana?

michael says :
7-08-07,10:30:35

Guys, I saw it last night in Plaza Vea en Chacarilla. Creo que era como 38-46 soles por una botella de 750cc/ml
He visto otros comentarios de este Pisco y todos han sido muy favorables. So go ahead and spend the $10-$12 and enjoy
Mike

Hans Hilburg says :
7-08-07,03:51:09

Hello all,

Hans here.  Sorry for the delay in answering

Michael, the reason that I chose this Pisco, as Pisco of the month, is because I truly think that it's a very fine pisco. Even though it is a non-aromatic grape (quebranta), it has a really soft aroma, and  is not at all agresive when you drink it.

Also, I have been working with this Pisco for a while now, using it to make fine cocktails, starting with the Pisco Sour as well as some others, like the Huamanripa, Cocona Sour, etc.,  You can find these other of my recipes attached to the bottles of this good and generous Pisco.

Even thougth the story of this Pisco begins in the 1800's, it is a very new product in the market, and I think it has a great future. The person in charge of promoting this Pisco, is the great-grand daugther of Mr. Quintana.  She is a new Pisco producer, a great person who really believes in what she is doing and is passionate about Pisco.

Just so you all know, most of the "Pisco's of the Month", that you will find on this page, will mainly be new, non-commercial products in the market, from new producers who are passionate about what they do.  We want to promote all Peruvian things here at Living in Peru and Pisco is no exception.  I am here to let all of you know about what is new and exciting in the Pisco world.

In answer to Adrian's question:  The Pisco and the Hacienda are called Huamani because in Quechua  it means Stone Path (Camino de Piedra).  The way to get to the Hacienda was through the hills on a difficult stone path, therefore the Haceienda was named after this caracteristic.

In answer to Emma's question:  You can get a bottle directly from Huamani for S/. 30 incl. IGV, by writing to piscohumani@gmail.com  or calling 472-1809 or 472-1831 and ask for Rilda.

Thank you for all of your questions and comments.  Please keep them coming!

Hans

alex reccio says :
3-09-07,09:47:34

It is very hard to get Pisco in my neck of the woods, i live in san francisco CA and it is hard to get good pisco, sometimes (or shall i say most times) all you get is the chilean imitation, which really hurts my taste.
Do you know if this pisco is being exported? How would i be able to get it.

hans hilburg says :
10-09-07,11:49:32

Hello Alex,

Sorry for the delay in answering. To tell you the truth, I am not sure where exactly can you get Pisco from Perú in San Francisco right now.

But let me tell you, that I have a very good friend, who owns one of the best peruvian restaurant in San Francisco right now, his name is Julio Calvo and the restaurants name is "Fresca". Actually, he owns three restaurants,(with the same name, but the one located in 24 West Portal ave., is the one that has a full bar. There you can find Pisco, and some cocktails made out of Pisco. like the Pisco Sour.

Later this year, Gastón Acurio, will be opening "La Mar", a fine seafood peruvian restaurant, at Embarcadero Center. Where you will be able to find some good Pisco also.

I will be looking out for some other information, about Pisco in San Francisco.

Hans

Juan says :
6-10-07,05:46:39

In San Francisco (California) Peruvian pisco can be bought at BevMo, which has three locations in the city.  It carries Don Cesar, Montesierpe, and Santiago Queirolo.   Liquid Experience (1589 Haight St) carries Montesierpe and Don Cesar.  Just today I discovered that John Walker & Co. (175 Sutter St) stocks Don Cesar and Barsol.  

- juan

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