Welcome to Viñedos del Inca

Wine with Character and Perseverance

Grown in Huayoccari, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru

Wine produced and bottled in Huayoccari

Our Origin

Passion and commitment to quality.

Wayocari is the name of a village located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 75 km from the city of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu—one of the most important destinations in the Americas—renowned for its history, stunning landscapes, and diverse climates.

The vineyard sits on the right bank of the Vilcanota River at over 2,900 m a.s.l., on the slopes of the snow-capped Pitusiray (5,000 m).

The selected variety is Tannat, imported from Bordeaux, France. It has adapted perfectly to the altitude, contributing high levels of tannins and polyphenols to an extreme high-altitude wine, with a temperature range from 0 °C at night to 28 °C during the day, delivering a unique color, aroma, flavor, and intensity.

The Inspiration

Beginnings of wine in Peru

The first to write about the introduction of the vine in Peru was Fray Vicente de Valverde, the first bishop of Cusco and South America. In a letter addressed to the King of Spain in 1539, Valverde wrote: “There is great abundance throughout the land; it is an exceptional land for vineyards.”

Pedro de Cieza de León (1518–1554) summarized Peru’s winemaking activity in 1540, noting Cusco as one of the first places with great promise for producing quality wines.

From the Terroir

For centuries, these rich franco-clay soils were cultivated with crops for the Inca Court, nourished by abundant water from rainfall and the melting snow of the surrounding mountains.

From the Winery

The grapes are hand-harvested and transported to Curahuasi, where they undergo fermentation and rest for 45 days in stainless steel tanks, before aging for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep garnet color, reflecting the skin of the tannat grape, well adapted to high altitude.

Nose

Its fruity aromas predominate, with reminiscences of Cusco.
-High-altitude fruit: Cherry, Raspberry, Wild Blackberry
-Andean herbs: Fresh Muña
-Mountain flowers: Violet & Wildflower
-Spices & Terroir: Black Pepper, Cocoa

Palate

-Vibrant freshness and honest juiciness
-Medium–full body
-Firm, rounded tannins
-Long finish with black fruit, wild herbs, and a very delicate smokiness

Serving

-Temperature: 14–16 °C
-Decanting: 20–30 min
-Glass: Wide bowl, to highlight its aromatic expression.

TANNAT 2023

Cusco

Winery: Viñedos del Inca
District: Huayoccari, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru
Vineyard: Viñedos del Inca
Grapes: 95% Tannat & 5% Malbec
Category: Red
Subcategory: Dry
Alcohol content: 14.5%

Vinification

The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and crushed. The skins remained in contact with the must to impart color, aroma, and flavor. For the alcoholic fermentation, selected external yeasts were used, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then aged for 12 months in oak barrels and an additional 12 months in bottle.