{"id":47322,"date":"2023-07-19T18:31:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T22:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/?p=47322"},"modified":"2026-10-19T19:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:08:43","slug":"chilean-pipeno-recognized-unique-characteristics-denomination-of-origin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/chilean-pipeno-recognized-unique-characteristics-denomination-of-origin\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilean \u201cPipe\u00f1o\u201d, the Drink the SAG Recognizes for Its Unique Characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"thebe-4195100895\" class=\"thebe-fuente-preferida-2 thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thebeertimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"A\u00f1adir como fuente preferida en google\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Anadir-como-fuente-preferida-en-google-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Anadir-como-fuente-preferida-en-google-1.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Anadir-como-fuente-preferida-en-google-1-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" width=\"175\" height=\"127\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Chile&#8217;s Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has launched an initiative to support the development of Family Farming (AFC) and to recognize traditional &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; as a unique alcoholic beverage distinct from wine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25839\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pipeno-chileno.jpg\" alt=\"Chilean pipe\u00f1o\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pipeno-chileno.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pipeno-chileno-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pipeno-chileno-114x60.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chilean pipe\u00f1o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To that end, the SAG has added a new generic classification called &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; to its Registry of Alcoholic Beverages.<\/p><div id=\"thebe-2695612776\" class=\"thebe-maridaje-sin-rodes thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/71vKJFxJDRL._SL1500_-187x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/71vKJFxJDRL._SL1500_-187x300.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/71vKJFxJDRL._SL1500_.jpg 312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #0000ff; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GF4CFJBL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Maridaje de cerveza y marihuana. La ciencia sensorial para el sommelier moderno<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-before dashicons-cart\" style=\"background-color: #ffd100; color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GF4CFJBL\">Comprar en Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Under this measure, only wine producers belonging to the AFC in the Maule, \u00d1uble and Biob\u00edo regions may register their products under the &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; name.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-4262411945\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><insclass=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" data-ad-slot=\"8775458773\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is Pipe\u00f1o?<\/h2>\n<p>This classification defines &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; as an alcoholic beverage obtained from the partial fermentation of fresh grape must, made according to authorized winemaking practices and using wine grape varieties.<\/p>\n<p>It must also have a total alcohol content of at least 11.5 \u00b0GL and a volatile acidity below 1.5 g\/L, expressed as acetic acid.<\/p>\n<p>Total alcohol content adds the alcohol already formed to the alcohol that the unfermented sugar would yield. That is why the actual alcohol in pipe\u00f1o stays below 11.5 degrees, and no water or sugar may be added to change its strength or sweetness (SAG, 2024).<\/p>\n<p>It is worth stressing that &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; must be produced and bottled by individuals or legal entities belonging to Family Farming, or by cooperatives made up of them, located in the wine-growing municipalities of those regions. These beverages are sold in consumer units.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the requirements of the &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; name, producers must report to their local SAG office the volume of product made each season.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the product cannot be bottled until it has an analytical rating confirming that it meets the standards required to be sold under this name.<\/p>\n<h2>Origin of Chilean Pipe\u00f1o<\/h2>\n<p>This recognition aims to highlight the territorial identity and historical tradition tied to &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221;, which was born in Chile in the 18th century, when wooden casks known as pipas came into use in the southern part of the Central Valley (Lacoste et al., 2015).<\/p>\n<p>This wine, typical of the southern Central Valley between the Maule and Biob\u00edo rivers, is made from grape varieties such as Moscatel de Alejandr\u00eda for whites, Uva Pa\u00eds for ros\u00e9s and reds, and some varieties derived from them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; stands out as a craft wine produced by traditional methods, without sophisticated equipment or modern facilities. Its production is simple and relies on casks made of Chilean oak (raul\u00ed).<\/p><div id=\"thebe-1649799941\" class=\"thebe-libros-amazon thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda Pr\u00e1ctica Catar Cerveza Amazon\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #0000ff; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Gu\u00eda pr\u00e1ctica para catar cerveza: C\u00f3mo apreciar correctamente todas las cervezas del mundo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-before dashicons-cart\" style=\"background-color: #ffd100; color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\">Comprar en Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is an iconic product that is part of Chile&#8217;s social, economic and cultural history, alongside other traditional products such as Chilo\u00e9 ham, Chanco cheese and the Asoleado wine of Cauquenes and Concepci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-215603463\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><insclass=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" data-ad-slot=\"1179889612\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike expensive products aimed at an elite market, &#8220;Pipe\u00f1o&#8221; is sold in popular markets, which makes it a symbol of the identity and traditions of the Chilean people.<\/p>\n<p>With this new classification and its support for Family Farming, the SAG seeks to boost and add value to small-scale beverages, offering an alternative to the traditional categories of alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Pipe\u00f1o the Same as Pipe\u00f1o Wine?<\/h2>\n<p>No. The pipe\u00f1o defined in Exempt Resolution 4077\/2023 is a generic classification in the SAG Registry of Alcoholic Beverages, not a designation of origin. It is a partially fermented beverage that keeps some of the grape&#8217;s sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Pipe\u00f1o wine follows the general rules for wine, with a minimum of 11.5 degrees of alcohol, and any producer in any region can make it. In September 2024 the SAG clarified that the two categories can coexist on the market (SAG, 2024).<\/p>\n<p>The SAG awarded the first pipe\u00f1o certification on August 27, 2024 to Jos\u00e9 Neira Risopatr\u00f3n, a producer from Guarilihue, in the municipality of Coelemu, \u00d1uble region. Pipe\u00f1o is also the base of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/chilean-terremoto-cocktail-recipe-history-ingredients-and-step-by-step-preparation\/\">Chilean terremoto<\/a>, the pineapple ice cream cocktail served at fondas.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Does pipe\u00f1o have a designation of origin?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Since 2023 the SAG has recognized it as a generic classification in its Registry of Alcoholic Beverages, reserved for Family Farming producers in Maule, \u00d1uble and Biob\u00edo.<\/p>\n<h3>2. What is the difference between pipe\u00f1o and pipe\u00f1o wine?<\/h3>\n<p>Pipe\u00f1o is a partially fermented beverage with residual sugar and an actual alcohol content below 11.5 degrees. Pipe\u00f1o wine meets the standard for wine, with at least 11.5 degrees, and can be produced in any region.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Who can make pipe\u00f1o in Chile?<\/h3>\n<p>Only individuals or legal entities from Family Farming, or cooperatives formed by them, in the wine-growing municipalities of Maule, \u00d1uble and Biob\u00edo. They must report the volume of each season to the SAG.<\/p>\n<h3>4. What grapes is pipe\u00f1o made from?<\/h3>\n<p>It is made from wine grape varieties. Tradition relies mostly on Uva Pa\u00eds for reds and ros\u00e9s and Moscatel de Alejandr\u00eda for whites, along with other criollo varieties.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Where does the name pipe\u00f1o come from?<\/h3>\n<p>It comes from pipas, the Chilean wooden barrels in which the wine was stored. 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The first pipas were used in the 18th century in the southern Central Valley, and in Concepci\u00f3n they were made from raul\u00ed.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-3105239401\" class=\"thebe-maridaje-cerveza-marihuana thebe-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maridaje-de-Cerveza-y-queso-profesional-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maridaje-de-Cerveza-y-queso-profesional-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maridaje-de-Cerveza-y-queso-profesional-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maridaje-de-Cerveza-y-queso-profesional-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Maridaje-de-Cerveza-y-queso-profesional.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #0000ff; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0; line-height: 1.2;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qHemVH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Maridaje de cerveza y queso profesional. 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