Wines made from Arrufiac grapes of Ica
Discover the best wines made with Arrufiac as a single variety or as a blend of Ica.
Structured, aromatic whites with a golden hue, a broad palate and preserved acidity, with refined aromas of candied citrus, grapefruit, yellow fruits (pear, peach), white flowers, light honey and spice notes. Adds structure and finesse to Béarn blends, both in crisp dry and passerillé sweet styles. Component of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC and Béarn AOC. Very rare native Béarn variety, undergoing a revival.
Peruvian region ~300 km south of Lima on the Pacific coast, heart of Pisco. Dry desert climate, draining sandy soils, Andean irrigation. Signature Pisco as national eau-de-vie (no wood ageing) with fresh grape, white flowers, citrus, tropical fruits and muscat notes. Aromatic pisquera varieties (Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel) and non-aromatic (Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar).