La Madrina 'Quebranta' Pisco, Ica Valley, Peru

The La Madrina Pisco Quebranta from Ica Valley, Peru, is a bold, authentic expression of Peru’s national spirit, crafted with tradition, care, and a legacy of female-led excellence. Produced from 100% Quebranta grapes by the pioneering Bodega Doña Juanita, this Pisco Puro is distilled to proof in copper pot stills using centuries-old techniques, without any additives or flavorings. The result is a pure, intense distillate ideal for sipping or building a classic Pisco Sour.

Product Details:

• Spirit: La Madrina Pisco Quebranta
• Grapes: 100% Quebranta
• Alcohol: 44% ABV
• Style: Pisco Puro
• Distillation: Copper pot stills, single distillation to proof
• Additives: None
• Production: Artisanal, small batch
• Closure: Cork

Sensory Description:

This non-aromatic Pisco opens with clean, earthy intensity. Hints of dried fruits, particularly raisins and figs, emerge alongside delicate notes of roasted nuts and subtle minerality. On the palate, its dry character is refined and focused, showing balance and elegance through its singular expression of the Quebranta grape. The finish is long and warming, leaving a soft echo of stone fruit and savory richness.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold Medal – 2013 Expo Wong, Peru
• Gold Medal – 2015 Peru National Pisco Competition
• Gold Medal – 2011 Peru National Pisco Competition
• Gold Medal – 2004 Brussels International Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal – 1989 FIVI, Peru

Distiller's Background:

La Madrina Pisco is the result of one woman’s quiet determination to honor tradition and transform the craft of Peruvian distillation. Juanita Martinez, known fondly as "La Madrina" or "The Godmother" of Pisco, secretly learned the trade in a time when women were barred from participating. Over six decades, she mastered every element of the process—from pruning to fermentation to distillation. Today, her legacy lives on through her family’s artisanal distillery, which grows, harvests, and vinifies its grapes, ensuring full control over every stage of production. With three generations of women now at the helm, La Madrina Pisco continues to be a benchmark for authenticity and excellence.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve La Madrina Pisco Quebranta neat in a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature to appreciate its pure expression. For cocktails, it shines in a traditional Pisco Sour, combine with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a dash of bitters, or explore its versatility in a Chilcano or El Capitán.

The La Madrina Pisco Quebranta is more than a spirit, it is a tribute to tradition, family, and the pioneering strength of women in the world of craft distillation.