Capurro Pisco Quebranta
Capurro Pisco Quebranta is a 43.5% ABV, 750mL single-estate Peruvian pisco — a "puro" distilled entirely from Quebranta grapes on the Capurro family estate in Nasca, Ica, Peru. Five generations and 100+ years of pisco-making stand behind it: hand-harvested grapes once a year, single press with the pomace discarded, natural fermentation on indigenous yeast, and a single copper-pot distillation to proof — no water added at any point, undiluted, unfiltered, no additives. The Quebranta is rested a minimum of one year before release (the brand judges readiness by taste alone). Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43.5% — majority of current US retail; conflicting 42%/41.5% listings exist — bottle read needed
- Size: 750mL (majority US listings; one lists 700mL — bottle read needed)
- Grape: 100% Quebranta (non-aromatic) — "puro" style
- Origin: Capurro family estate, Nasca, Ica, Peru — five generations, 100+ years
- Production: hand harvest, single press, indigenous-yeast fermentation, single copper-pot distillation to proof, rested 1+ years, no additives
Five Generations in Nasca
Peru's pisco denomination of origin is strict — single distillation to proof, no water, no oak, minimum resting — and Capurro, working its own estate in the coastal desert of Nasca at 428m elevation, goes further: one press only, pomace discarded, resting judged by taste rather than the calendar. Quebranta is the non-aromatic workhorse grape, giving an earthy, savory pisco rather than a floral one. Explore more pisco and the Capurro collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the official Capurro one-sheet for the Quebranta: ripe banana, hay, tea leaves, carrots, marzipan.
How to Enjoy
The classic vehicle is the Pisco Sour — Quebranta's savory depth makes a superb one. It also sips neat at cellar temperature, and mixes beautifully in a Chilcano with ginger ale and lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grape is Capurro Quebranta made from?
100% Quebranta grapes — a "puro" (single-varietal) pisco.
Is pisco aged in oak?
No — Peru's denomination of origin forbids oak; pisco rests in neutral vessels (Capurro rests a minimum of one year).
Is Capurro related to La Caravedo / Pisco Porton?
No — Destileria La Caravedo (est. 1684) is Pisco Porton's distillery, a separate producer. Capurro is its own family distillery in Nasca.
Single-estate Quebranta, distilled to proof — order Capurro Pisco Quebranta online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.