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	Pisco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pisco (Quechua: Little bird) is a liquor distilled from grapes (a brandy) made in wine-producing regions of South America.
		The first vineyards in the Viceroyalty of Peru were planted in the fertile coastal valleys of Peru shortly after the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadores.
		However, during the War of the Pacific, Peru was effectively defeated and became an occupied nation until the Treaty of Ancon in 1883, ceded the desertic area of Tarapaca to Chile; this desertic area was use to produce a Pisco adapting the Peruvian techniques.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pisco (3301 words)

	Pisco, Peru -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Pisco is a city in (A republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries) Peru.
		Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards, and now the name of the town is on Peru’s Brandy, “Pisco Sour”.
		This wildlife is definitely something to boast about, but Pisco origins are from one of the major ancient civilizations in (A republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries) Peru, the Paracas culture.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pi/pisco,_peru.htm (304 words)

	Pisco traditional drink Peru heritage, Pisco Sour
		Pisco, name of the traditional drink and patrimony of Peru, is the symbol of Peruvian pride and nationality.
		Pisco, city and name of a town that belongs to the Ica valley, correspond to a very important event.
		Pisco Acholado: (Half-breed) Is the result of the distillation of Quebranta and Italia grapes.
	www.ilatintravel.com /pisco.htm (534 words)

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		Pisco is as traditional as Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken), Cebiche or Llamas in Peru.
		Pisco Sour is made of Pisco, sugar, egg’s whites and lemon drops.
		According to British Encyclopedia, Pisco is a tasty moscato (clear brandy distilled from fermented fruit juice), prepared since XVI century with must (fl grape) produced in Ica Valley in Peru, 300 k.m.
	www.joggi.net /english/PiscoOrigin.htm (622 words)

	The Blaus - South America and Europe: 6 de Mayo - Pisco, Peru
		We were also drawn to Pisco by its history, as it was one of the major ports of South America two hundred years ago.
		The name Pisco Sour actually originated in San Francisco, which was a major trading port with Pisco, and people drank so much of the brandy from the port of Pisco, that they created a drink in SF and called it the Pisco Sour.
		Pisco Sours are made of Pisco, egg whites, sugar and lime juice.
	theblaus.blogspot.com /2005/05/6-de-mayo-pisco-peru.html (805 words)

	PISCO Case
		The conditions for pisco were laid centuries earlier by the adept engineering of the Incas in the Ica region on the southwestern Peruvian coast.
		"Pisco is now at the center of a growing trade dispute between Peru and neighboring Chile over which country has the right to market the liquor under that name." While both countries claim a historical legacy to pisco, the underlying cause of the dispute is over exports and control over the market.
		The government promotes pisco as being Peruvian, using the slogan "Pisco es peruana" (Pisco is Pervian) on its culture crusade in Peru and the rest of the world.
	gurukul.ucc.american.edu /TED/PISCO.HTM (1738 words)

	pisco
		Pisco Alto de Carmen is a spirit woven into the history and culture of Chile.
		While Pisco originated in Peru, the Chileans are justifiably proud of their own Pisco brands, and are quick to share them with newcomers.
		The pisco sour is a cocktail made with a shot of pisco, a sprinkle of sugar, a bit of egg white and a splash of lime juice, then either blended or served over crushed ice, with a dash of bitters.
	www.internetwines.com /spirits-brandy-pisco.html (749 words)

	Pisco, Peru - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		It is located in the Ica Region and is the capital of the Pisco Province.
		This wildlife is definitely something to boast about, but Pisco origins are from one of the major ancient civilizations in Peru, the Paracas culture.
		Due to its ease of access, and its crossroads to the Andes the Spanish considered making Pisco the capital, before they decided on Lima.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Pisco,_Peru (280 words)

	Latin Trade: "The Devil of the Andes" - pisco Peruvian brandy
		The oldest mention of pisco is found in 1613, when historian Lorenzo Huertas wrote of a will in which a master bequeathed to his slave "vats full of brandy and a large copper cauldron" in which she could prepare it.
		There is pure pisco, generally favored by pisco connoisseurs and made from the Quebranta grape, a non-aromatic variety that is the result of genetic mutations of the ordinary fl grape introduced by the Spaniards.
		Pisco acholado is made from a blend of varieties, both aromatic and Quebranta.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BEK/is_11_7/ai_56899207 (1442 words)

	Trade and Environment Analysis: Culture and Alcohal Cases
		Peru, the plaintiff, has approached the WTO to decide whether a product standard must be established to prevent Chile from using the name "Pisco" for their liqueur product.
		Pisco is a specific type of liqueur that is not universally known, but is a much cherished part of cultural pride in its country of origin, Peru.
		Peru maintains that what is produced in Chile cannot be called Pisco, a term which must be reserved for the country of Pisco's origin and proper cultivation.
	www.american.edu /TED/projects/tedcross/xcult29.htm (4024 words)

	Peru, Chile Say 'Salud!' to Disputed Grape Liquor
		The quality of pisco -- and who has the rights to make the grape-based liquor -- is precisely the issue that has sparked debate as both Peru and its southern neighbor Chile seek to make sure their pisco fills cocktail glasses around the world.
		But Chileans, meanwhile, shrug their shoulders and say pisco predates either Peru or Chile, invented in the 17th century when both were part of a giant Spanish viceroyalty.
		They point to pisco's greater success in Chile, which produces some 13 million gallons (50 million litres) a year to Peru's 260,000 gallons (1 million litres), even though Chile's population is roughly half of Peru's.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/838826/posts (716 words)

	Kilca Perú Travel News - February 2004
		Peru's gastronomy and pisco were the star participants in the II Madrid Fusion International Gastronomy Summit, held at the Municipal Palace of Congresses in Madrid from January 13-15.
		Pisco, Peru's national liquor, is one of the first creations resulting from the cultural fusion imposed by the Europeans who found a new home in the Americas.
		Peru's national beverage par excellence, pisco is an excellent ingredient for mixing cocktails, the most famous of which is the Pisco Sour.
	www.peru.info /kilca/febrero04eng.htm (1801 words)

	Photos Cuzco, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ballestas Island, Pisco, Pictures Mon-Photo
		Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru in the Huatanay Valley (Sacred Valley), of the Andes mountain range.
		It is the capital of the Cusco region and has a population of about 300,000, triple the population it contained just 20 years ago.
		Archeological evidence (together with recent work on early colonial documents) shows that it was not a conventional city; rather it was a sort of country retreat town for the Inca and other nobility.
	www.mon-photo.com /South_America/Peru_2/Peru_en.htm (1228 words)

	Pisco - Peru's National Drink (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Pisco is a city and an important port on the Peruvian coast.
		Pisco has not only given its name to Peru's national drink, one of the highest quality liqueurs and symbol of the Peruvian tradition but it is also the centre of its production and distribution worldwide.
		Pisco was initially made from 'Quebranta' grapes, a local non aromatic variety of the fl grape brought from Spain, that gives it a very particular and characteristic flavour.
	www.embassyofperu.org.nz /pisco.htm (492 words)

	Pisco
		Pisco is a clear brandy, popular for centuries in both Peru and Chile.
		The white muscat grapes, from which pisco is distilled, were first grown in Peru by the Spaniards in the 16th century.
		Since Peru had a town named Pisco, in 1939 the Chileans renamed their town of Union, in the Elqui Valley, to Pisco Elqui.
	www.calnative.com /stories/n_pisco.htm (452 words)

	Pisco - Peru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		There are plenty of beautiful, clean beaches in the middle of a vast expanse of desert, with varying climates throughout the year.
		The contrast between desert and sea is captivating, making it a great spot to marvel at the beauty, and of course relax before you start your trip in Peru or even as a finishing touch for a long and interesting trip.
		This tasty drink is made with a peruvain grape brandy (Pisco), limes, sugar and egg whites.
	www.adventure-life.com /peru/pisco.html (417 words)

	just-drinks.com: Beverage Industry Message Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The point is that pisco has a great export potential for both nations, and instead of fighting over it's origin we should work together in marketing this great spirit around the globe.
		Peru has produced pisco from the city of Pisco (300 Kms south of Lima) since the XVI century (Chile always bought pisco from Peru!).
		Real Pisco is hard to find in Europe, we can only find that Chilean stuff which should not be called Pisco at all, not only becasue of the name and copy write infringement but because they make it in a totally different way.
	www.just-drinks.com /forums/link.asp?topic_id=3669 (702 words)

	Nevado Pisco, Peru
		Pisco seen from a glacier lake in 4800m, close to camp three.
		In the summer of 2002 my brother, Ulrik, and I went on an American expedition to Cordillera Blanca, Peru, aiming first to attempt Nevado Pisco (5752m) and then, for most of the group, Nevado Huascaran (6768m).
		I was the least experienced climber and also had the more modest ambition level in that I had only signed in for the Pisco attempt.
	www.larsg.mobilixnet.dk /perueng.htm (929 words)

	Pisco, Peruvian Pisco, Pisco Peru, Medicinal Pisco Blends, Pisco from ICA
		The Peruvian families deeply honor the traditions behind their Pisco and as such they have adopted cultivation practices that far exceed Organics.
		Organic Pisco satisfies even the most sophisticated palettes, and can be consumed pure, in cocktails, and as an ingredient in an array of culinary and medicinal creations.
		Pisco has been clinically proven and traditionally used in various herbal remedies for years.
	www.essentiallivingfoods.com /products-pisco-spirits.html (235 words)

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		The Pisco is a distilled liquor of the fresh broths of the must of the grape.
		To make a liter of pisco it is needed 14 to 16 pounds of grape.
		The pisco can be drunk single, with ice or combined to elaborate some drink.
	www.beadandhandicraftjewelry.com /PISCOPERU.html (82 words)

	Culture & Traditions - Welcome to the Official Site for the Promotion of Peru - PromPeru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Pisco is a clear distilled grape brandy made from the quebranta grape grown in the Ica valley, and around the Pisco and Ica rivers.
		Located three hundred kilometers to the south of Lima, the favorable soil and mild climate of the Ica valley made an ideal home for the wineries which were established by Peru's Spanish and Italian immigrant families.
		The essential mix is 3 parts Pisco to 1 part key lime juice and 1 part sugar syrup: you can use this proportion to increase the recipe to produce any number of drinks.
	www.peru.info /e_ftoculturaeng.asp?pdr=1101&jrq=5.5.3.1&ic=2&ids=2191 (479 words)

	2005 Population Figures for Pisco, Peru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		...climbing to the summit of Nevado Pisco, and posssibly...
		Phosphorescent Trident at the Bay of Pisco, Peru,S...
		61,384 for Pisco, Peru is based on a number of factors and sources.
	travel.synabu.com /cities/P/Pisco,_Peru.html (795 words)

	Amanda & James in Pisco - Peru
		We were taken by bus from Nazca to Pisco via the Huacachina lagoon, an oasis in the middle of giant sand dunes where some people in the group sand boarded down them.
		We found Pisco town itself to be really dirt, not very interesting and a bit of a dump, so were glad that we werent there for that long.
		On the morning of our departure from Pisco our group took a trip to the Paracas Peninsular and the Ballestas Islands, which is the most important bird and marine sanctuary on the Peruvian coast.
	www.themulhernadventure.co.uk /peru_pisco.html (290 words)

	Pisco and Peru 2 \|GlobalHangoverGuide®
		As a consequence, over half the rural population at the poorer end of the scale benefited little, and the disparity of income distribution may have increased." Today, water thirsty crops such as rice and sugar- cane are taking slowly taking the place of grapes in the Ica region.
		According to Salomon Diaz, president of the agro- industrial committee of the exporters' association, "Peru's coast has the great advantage that, because there's no rain, irrigation is man-managed.
		While a trade war is not likely to break out, there is a growing trade dispute between Peru and Chile over who had the right to use the name pisco.
	www.hangoverguide.com /out/pe/pisco2.html (484 words)

	Peru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Cuzco, Peru - Lamas and Alpacas grazing in the country-side.
		Pisco, Peru - Pisco is known for the pisco-sour alcoholic drink.
		Nazca, Peru - This is a shot of the agriculture from the plane.
	www.machut.com /Cool_Stuff/Peru/gallery.htm (1948 words)

	Tours -- Posada Hispana Hotel -- Pisco - Peru
		Pisco is a place favored by the nature.
		The contrasting landscape between desert and sea makes Pisco a very special place to rest and relax, whether after your trip is over, or to recover the strength to begin the travel across Peru.
		From Pisco, you can practice several tourist activities, such as visiting the beautiful resort of Paracas, and from this beautiful bay you can get on boats that sail every day to the Ballestas Islands (the “small Galapagos” of Peru).
	www.posadahispana.com /english/tours.html (232 words)

	MONDIALE PUBLISHING LTD
		Pisco, the brandy of Peru and Chile, is produced from grapes that were planted by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 15th century.
		Today, there is a fierce rivalry between Peru and Chile about the denomination of origin of pisco with both countries claiming right to the name as a distinguishing product of their respective countries.
		Peruvian pisco is not usually aged but Chilean pisco is often aged for from a few months up to 2 years in American oak or native beech.
	www.mondiale.co.uk /bartender/contribs/dalemar04.html (1001 words)

	Peru For The Gourmet Traveler - Dining Out
		Ceviche, the national dish of Peru, is a refreshing and different dish made with delicious limes native to the country.
		Pisco is a strong alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.
		Yes this might sound strange to some but a pisco sour is very refreshing and you should give it a try when traveling to Peru.
	www.eturismo.com /gtrav/peru.html (327 words)

	Huascarán and Pisco Expedition, Peru
		Though this is not necessarily an indication of the level of future hazards, we are concerned about the possibility of increasing hazard on this route.
		We begin with an ascent of Pisco Oeste, an 18,867 foot high summit just to the north of Huascarán.
		Pisco is well known for its incredible views.
	www.cosleyhouston.com /pisco_huascaran.htm (1235 words)

	PERU TOURS - Pisco and the National Reserve of Paracas - TOURS IN ICA
		Pisco is a forceful stop for those visiting Paracas, the only marine area protected in Peru.
		Peru is located on the Central West Coast of South America.
		The official languages of Peru are Spanish, spoken by 73% of the population, and Quechua spoken by 24% of Peruvians.
	www.enjoyperu.com /peru_travel_tours_information/peru_tours/peru_tours_destination/ica_pisco_and_the_national_reserve_of_paracas_tour.html (1264 words)

	Chile, Peru spar over national beverage - 06/26/03
		MALA, Peru -- The national drink of Peru is a clear liquor distilled from grapes that grow in and around the valleys of a region called Pisco.
		For Johnny Schuler, Peru's leading Pisco connoisseur and president of the Brotherhood of Pisco Tasters, the existence of a Chilean drink claiming the name Pisco is a kind of theft, like the 19th century Chilean invasion that wrested away Peru's southernmost province.
		In a free-trade agreement with Chile to be ratified this year, the European Union recognizes Pisco as Chilean but also reserves the right to grant such a status to Peru.
	www.detnews.com /2003/nation/0306/26/a14-203208.htm (448 words)

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