The new year is upon us, and to celebrate with a genuinely Peruvian spirit, we selected three different bubbly drinks to bring cheer to the upcoming 2025; here is our selection for this year.
Espumante Patrimonial by Pampas de Ica
A sparkling wine made with Italia grapes (also known as Muscat of Alexandria), recognized as one of the eight pisco grapes, it has a floral profile, this sparking wine is produced using the traditional method, so the second fermentation, the one that creates the bubble, is done in the bottle and then corked. The finished product is a dry, brut nature sparkling wine, elegant with floral and citrusy notes and a fine bubble. You can find them on Peruvino
PetNat by Bodega Murga
Whether be a Quebranta or an Italia, both patrimonial grape varieties, this sparkling wine made on an ancestral method is produced with minimal intervention; non-artificial flavorings stabilizers or sugar are added during production; it’s a delicate work by young winemaker Pietra Possamai in their winery located in Ica. The Italia one has a bright yellow color with a floral profile and a hint of bread. The Quebranta has an intense pink color, a dry and mineral flavor, and balanced acidity. Both can have sediments because they are fermented in the bottle and made to drink cold in hot summer weather. You can find them on Murga’s website.
Sidra Corazón
Created by Manuel and Giuli, a loving couple who learned about cider while living in Canada, Sidra Corazón has delicate bubbles on a non-filtered liquid; as the other two drinks in this article, the second fermentation is carried out in the bottle, which can leave sediments. Sidra Corazón is produced with a blend of apples that balances sweetness and acidity; this is very important, mainly if non-cider apples are being used, they explained.
Their work is close with the farmers, reducing the use of agrochemicals on the farms they collaborate with. To create a product with terroir, it only uses apples grown at a specific altitude in the Calango Valley.
They also make flavored ciders with Centifolia rose, Chanchamayo coffee, golden pineapple, and palo santo. You can discover more on their Instagram.
