{"title":"Cellar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasi del Diablo, a heritage wine brand owned by Salucop Group, Inc., is championing one of the country's most enduring yet overlooked traditions - the production of basi, a fermented sugarcane wine native to the Ilocos region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in a family winemaking legacy that dates back to 1906, Basi del Diablo represents a commercial enterprise and a cultural preservation effort. While the global wine industry largely revolves around grapes, basi occupies a category all its own, offering drinkers a taste of Philippine history in every bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasi is produced from fermented sugarcane juice, a practice that predates modern Philippine winemaking. Traditional methods often incorporate indigenous ingredients such as samac bark and Java plum, contributing layers of complexity that distinguish basi from conventional wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beverage characterised by rich sweetness, subtle spice and a depth of flavour shaped by generations of local expertise. For many Ilocanos, basi is a symbol of regional identity and a fixture at celebrations, family gatherings, and community events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Basi del Diablo\" is steeped in family folklore. According to company accounts, an ancestor, Benito Salucop, repeatedly found his stored basi disappearing. In response, he spread rumours that a devil haunted the area where the wine was kept. The thefts reportedly ceased, and the legend endured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, the tale became part of the brand's identity, transforming a practical solution to a local problem into a memorable name that continues to intrigue consumers today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's products are closely linked to one of the most significant events in Ilocano history - the Basi Revolt of 1807. The uprising was sparked by Spanish colonial restrictions on the production and sale of sugarcane wine, prompting resistance from local communities determined to protect their livelihood and cultural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral Basi del Diablo labels pay tribute to figures associated with that historic struggle, reinforcing the brand's commitment to preserving the story behind the beverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the company's most recognised products is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasi Maria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a semi-sweet wine that combines traditional sugarcane fermentation with selected grape varieties. The wine is aged using methods that reflect both local heritage and modern refinement, resulting in a distinctive profile that appeals to contemporary consumers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother notable label is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbaristo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, named after one of the figures connected to the Basi Revolt. Produced using traditional fermentation techniques and indigenous and modern ingredients, the wine exemplifies the robust character that has long defined Iocano bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's portfolio also includes products such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasidina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasi Puro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe La Bodega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirginia Blush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each offering a different interpretation of the sugarcane wine tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"basi-maria","title":"Basi Maria (Delivery to Luzon, Philippines Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasi Maria is a semi-sweet sugar cane-based wine made from sugar cane grown in the hilly region of Ilocos Norte. It is fermented with cabernet sauvignon grapes. Made from sugar cane stalks grown in our farm in Batac, Ilocos Norte, this beverage was aged together with the grapes between between 6 to 12 months in temperature-controlled earthenware. ABV 12% to 15% depending on the duration of the fermentation process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable to Luzon, Philippines addresses only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basi del Diablo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936962629769,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6846\/8361\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun16_2026_12_49_06PM.png?v=1781585358"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6846\/8361\/collections\/wooden-wine-barrel-white-background.png?v=1781620343","url":"https:\/\/sigridssalucop.myshopify.com\/collections\/wines.oembed","provider":"Persephone House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}