He Chile Government He has announced the inclusion of the “Witter Cultural Landscape of the Chilean Pisco” in the tentative list of the United Nations Educational, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO). This step is part of the process to obtain recognition as world heritage, which would highlight its historical and productive value.
The fact occurs weeks after UNESCO has officially registered historical documents that confirm the age of the production of the Pisco in Peru. Through the world’s memory program for Latin America and the Caribbean (Mowlac), a series of manuscripts dated between 1587 and 1613 that mention trade and distillation of grape brandy in Peruvian territory has been recognized. These documents have been incorporated into UNESCO Historical Archivesupporting the history of Pisquera production in Peru.
The entrance of the wine landscape of the Chilean pisco To the attempt, according to the press release sent by the Chilean government, was confirmed by UNESCO after the documentation presented by the Permanent Delegation of Chile before the agency. This initiative has been promoted by the Ministry of Culturesthe arts and heritage, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, with the support of associations of local producers and communities.
Chilean Ministry of Culture informs about the progress in the recognition of the brandy against UNESCO
The Minister of Culture of ChiliCarolina Arredondo, indicated that the application of the Vitivinícola Cultural Landscape of the Chilean Pisco Its objective is to highlight the wine tradition of the producing zone of this drink, considered part of the country’s agricultural and cultural heritage.
The Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, said that the registration in the UNESCO Tentative List It could contribute to strengthening the designation of origin of the Chilean Pisco and expand its presence in international markets. According to official data, the Chilean Pisquera industry produces between 35 and 40 million liters of brandy per year and is made up of cooperatives and small producers.
‘Vitivinícola Cultural Landscape of the Chilean Pisco’ could be included as a World Heritage by UNESCO
With the inclusion in the UNESCO Tentative Listthe next step in the process will be the elaboration of the nomination file, which will be evaluated by UNESCO experts and by specialized organizations such as the International Council of Monuments and Sites (Icomos). The final evaluation will determine whether the Chilean Pisco is recognized as World Heritage.
From the Pisco Producers Association of Chileits president, Francisco Munizaga, reported that this process has required at least four years of work. The designation of origin of the Chilean Pisco has already been recognized in various commercial agreements, and the registration in UNESCO could consolidate its global positioning.
Peru achieved historical documents on Pisco production
Among the documents registered in the UNESCO Historical Archive Public deeds that mention the production and marketing of the Pisco are contained from the port of Piscoon the southern coast of Perutowards national and international markets. These files, protected by the General Archive of the Nation of Peruhave been used as a reference on the history of drinking.
The registration of these documents adds to the recognition of Pisquera production in the region. While Chili Continue with the postulation process before the UNESCOPeru maintains its position on the denomination of origin of the drink, based on historical records dating from the 16th century.
Source: Larepublica
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