🥃 Singani
Singani is a Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural Muscat of Alexandria wine, produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin; in the USA it is listed among the types of brandy.
Singani is a Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural wines made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. Bolivian Supreme Decree No. 3528 of 11 April 2018 calls it a legitimate and exclusive product of Bolivian agro-industrial production: singani must be produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin.
The law. Decree No. 3528 implements Law No. 774. It sets no strength for singani.
The USA. The US brandy standard, 27 CFR § 5.145, lists Singani among the types of brandy (paragraph (c)(7)): brandy derived from grapes, manufactured in Bolivia in accordance with Bolivian laws and regulations governing the manufacture of Singani for consumption in that country. The section was amended by T.D. TTB-187, published in the Federal Register on 13 January 2023 (88 FR 2228). Brandy must be bottled at not less than 40% ABV (80 proof).
What to look for. Look for "Singani" and "Bolivia" on the label; in the USA the strength of brandy is at least 40% ABV (80 proof).
Facts
| Legal basis | Bolivian Supreme Decree No. 3528 (11.04.2018, under Law No. 774); 27 CFR § 5.145(c)(7) (USA) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | natural wine from Muscat of Alexandria grapes |
| Distillation method | distillation of wine; production, distillation and bottling in the zones of origin |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | in the USA, brandy is bottled at 40% ABV or more |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Singani → kind of → 🍇 Grape brandies → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🍇 Muscat of Alexandria
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🍇 Grape brandies
- Related to
- 🌍 Latin America
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Brandy, 🥃 Pisco, 🥃 Pisco (Peru), 🥃 Pisco (Chile)
Frequently asked questions
What is singani?
A Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural Muscat of Alexandria wines; under Decree No. 3528 it must be produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin.
Is singani a brandy?
In the USA, yes: 27 CFR § 5.145(c)(7) lists Singani among the types of brandy, made from grapes in Bolivia under Bolivian law. The section was amended on 13 January 2023.
What grape is singani made from?
Muscat of Alexandria: Decree No. 3528 defines singani as a distillation of natural Muscat of Alexandria wines.
Does Bolivian law set a strength for singani?
No. Decree No. 3528, which implements Law No. 774, sets no strength for singani.
What is the minimum ABV of singani sold in the USA?
Brandy must be bottled at not less than 40% ABV, which is 80 proof (27 CFR § 5.145(a)).
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 Latin America — A region from Mexico to the south of South America: about 9% of the world's milk, dulce de leche and fresh cheeses, Argentine and Chilean wines, olives.
- 🥃 Pisco (Peru) — Peruvian pisco is a grape spirit from 8 “pisco” varieties, made on the coast of five departments, distilled from freshly fermented must with no water, sugar or additives. Types: puro, mosto verde, acholado.
- 🥃 Pisco — Pisco is a grape spirit from Peru and Chile with two protected names and different rules: in Peru, 8 varieties and no water or additives; in Chile, classes from 30° to 43°.
Similar
🥃 Pisco (Peru) · 🥃 Pisco (Chile) · 🥃 Aguardente Vínica Bairrada · 🥃 Aguardente Vínica Lisboa · 🥃 Suhindol Grape Rakia (Suhindolska grozdova rakya) · 🥃 Brandy italiano
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Bolivia: Decreto Supremo Nº 3528, 11 de abril de 2018 (Art. 3: singani — legitimate and exclusive product of Bolivian agro-industrial production, distillation of natural Muscat of Alexandria wines, produced, distilled and bottled in the zones of origin)
- 27 CFR § 5.145 Brandy (USA, TTB): (a) minimum 40% ABV; (c)(7) Singani; amended by T.D. TTB-187, 88 FR 2228, 13 Jan 2023