Tabernero winery have been creating quality wines, spirits and liqueurs since 1897. Whilst they had a slight hiatus in the mid twentieth century, they are now back up and running with more land planted with vines and more incredible products than ever before. As some of Peru’s leading specialists in Pisco production they keep on going strength to strength.

Whilst today Malbec is probably best known as being the red grape varietal that is behind the juicy, full-bodied red wines of Mendoza in Argentina. It is historically from the South-West of France in the region of Cahors. In both of these regions it produces single varietal wines which are loaded with black fruit flavours. We can't forget that it also plays a small but significant role in the blend in Bordeaux where it is known for adding a deep colour and plummy aromatics.

Located 4 hours south of Lima, the Ica Valley is considered to be the heart of Peruvian wine country, and boasts around 85 producers. On the edges of the Atacama Desert, the region is quite dry and hot, but the cooling winds from the nearby Pacific Ocean and an altitude of around 500 meters (1500 feet), result in up to 20 degree temperature shifts at night. This, along, with limestone, clay, and sandy soils, allow this region to produce high quality wine grapes with ripe flavors and fresh acidity.

The most popular red grapes are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon , Tannat, Syrah, and Grenache. Commonly grown white grapes include Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, and Torrontés. 

According to Euromonitor International, the top 3 Peruvian wine producers are Santiago Queirolo (owner of Intipalka brand), Viña Tacama, and Bodegas y Viñedos Tabernero.