Ica: Pisco Wineries and Vineyards Day Tour – Ica, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

After picking you up at the hotel or bus station in Ica, we will start this excursion at the artisan winery “El Catador”, founded in 1856. Here, learn about how pisco and wines have been made since the 16th century. We are going to taste the delicious pisco, the grape-based Peruvian brandy.

Pisco is an appellation of origin, being the typical distillate of Peru, which is only produced on the coast. The first grape plantations occurred with the arrival of the Spanish conquest, starting with the production of wine, and later, they started with the distillates.

We will continue the route to visit Lazo Museum Winery, which was founded in 1809 by the Donayre Bolivar family. This place has a rustic museum, with interesting pieces of diverse cultures such as ceramics, remains of cloaks, weapons, paintings, among others collectible artifacts.

Here, we will have the opportunity to taste wines and piscos. Continue towards the oldest vineyard in all of South America, created by the Spanish Francisco de Carabantes in 1540. Over the years, this place went through different stages, developing quality products.

Hacienda Tacama uses foreigners’ grapes to make their wines, piscos and sparkling wines. We will taste different products to delight our senses. At the end, we will return to your hotel or bus station in Ica.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Taste the Peruvian brandy called pisco and some loca wines
Discover the Pisco Route in the valley of Ica on a guided tour
Visit the oldest winery in South America, dating back to 1540
Learn more about pisco and wine from a professional guide
Set off from Ica and head to producers along the Pisco Route

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