However any patenting effort made by Peru, which producers hope if granted
will result in increased exports is expected to draw resistance from Chilean
producers who claim it originated in Chile.
CHILE: Peru plans international Pisco patent
In a move likely to upset neighbouring Chile, Peru's government has announced plans to apply for an international patent on its national Pisco drink, a grape brandy produced in South America's Andes region. However any patenting effort made by Peru, which producers hope if granted will result in increased exports is expected to draw resistance from Chilean producers who claim it originated in Chile.