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Viña San Pedro

Viña San Pedro phonetics

Founded in 1865, Viña San Pedro is one of Chile's oldest and most influential wine producers, present in over 80 countries. Part of the VSPT Wine Group, the third-largest vitivinicultural group in Chile, San Pedro operates more than 1,500 hectares across diverse regions from the Elqui Valley in the north to Bío-Bío and Malleco in the south.

Key Facts
  • Founded in 1865 by the Correa Albano brothers in Curicó Valley
  • Over 1,500 hectares of vineyards spanning Chile from Elqui Valley to Malleco
  • Part of VSPT Wine Group, the third-largest vitivinicultural group in Chile
  • Exports to over 80 countries worldwide
  • Named Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year in 2011
  • Main production facility at Cachapoal Andes Winery, 110km south of Santiago at 500 meters elevation
  • Pioneer in introducing European grape varieties to Chile

📜History and Heritage

Viña San Pedro was founded in 1865 by the Correa Albano brothers in the Curicó Valley, making it one of Chile's oldest continuously operating wineries. The estate played a pivotal role in introducing European grape varieties to Chile and earned international recognition at the 1888 Paris and Barcelona exhibitions. The historic Molina winery in Curicó Valley remains operational today, maintaining a direct link to the producer's 160-year legacy.

  • Founded 1865 by the Correa Albano brothers in Curicó Valley
  • Received recognition at 1888 exhibitions in Paris and Barcelona
  • Pioneer in bringing European grape varieties to Chile
  • Historic Molina winery in Curicó still in operation

🗺️Vineyards and Regions

San Pedro's vineyard holdings exceed 1,500 hectares and span an extraordinary north-to-south range across Chile. From the Elqui Valley in the north through the Central Valley heartland to Bío-Bío and Malleco in the south, this geographic diversity allows the producer to work across a wide range of climates and soils. The main production facility sits at the Cachapoal Andes Winery, located at 500 meters elevation approximately 110 kilometers south of Santiago. Soils across the portfolio include alluvial, volcanic, clay, gravel, and colluvial deposits.

  • Vineyards from Elqui Valley in the north to Malleco in the south
  • Over 1,500 hectares planted across multiple Chilean regions
  • Cachapoal Andes Winery at 500 meters elevation, 110km south of Santiago
  • Diverse soils: alluvial, volcanic, clay, gravel, and colluvial deposits
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🍇Grapes and Wine Style

San Pedro cultivates a broad range of red and white varieties across its holdings. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir represent the red portfolio, while Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc anchor the whites. The flagship Carmenère from Maule Valley is among the producer's most acclaimed wines. The Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights, combined with the warm, dry conditions of Maule, shapes wines of concentration and freshness.

  • Carmenère from Maule Valley is the flagship and most acclaimed wine
  • Portfolio spans ten varieties, both red and white
  • Mediterranean climate delivers warm days and cool nights across key sites
  • Styles range from accessible everyday wines to premium single-vineyard expressions
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🏷️Labels and Portfolio

San Pedro manages a tiered portfolio that covers the full spectrum from approachable everyday wines to prestige bottlings. At the top end, Altair and Cabo de Hornos represent the producer's premium ambitions, while Sideral and 1865 Single Vineyard occupy the fine wine tier. GatoNegro and Castillo de Molina serve the value and mid-range markets, and Kankana del Elqui and Tierras Moradas showcase the diversity of Chile's emerging northern and coastal regions.

  • Altair and Cabo de Hornos are the prestige, premium-tier labels
  • 1865 Single Vineyard highlights terroir-driven expressions
  • GatoNegro is the widely distributed, accessible label
  • Kankana del Elqui represents the cool northern Elqui Valley

🏆Recognition and Scale

Wine Enthusiast named San Pedro its New World Winery of the Year in 2011, a reflection of the producer's consistent quality across a large and diverse portfolio. As part of VSPT Wine Group, the third-largest vitivinicultural group in Chile, San Pedro operates at genuine scale while maintaining distinct label identities. Distribution in over 80 countries confirms its position as one of Chile's most significant wine exporters.

  • Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year, 2011
  • Part of VSPT Wine Group, Chile's third-largest vitivinicultural group
  • Present in over 80 countries as one of Chile's oldest wine exporters
  • Over 160 years of continuous winemaking history
Flavor Profile

San Pedro's wines reflect Chile's warm Mediterranean climates tempered by Andean altitude and coastal influence. Carmenère from Maule shows dark fruit, green herb, and earthy depth. Cabernet Sauvignon delivers blackcurrant, cedar, and firm tannin structure. Whites from cooler southern regions offer fresh citrus and stone fruit with good acidity.

Food Pairings
Grilled beef and asado with Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabo de HornosSlow-cooked lamb with Carmenère from Maule ValleyRoast pork and root vegetables with Merlot or MalbecGrilled salmon with Chardonnay from cooler regionsFresh seafood and ceviche with Sauvignon BlancHard cheeses and charcuterie with 1865 Single Vineyard reds
Wines to Try
  • San Pedro GatoNegro Cabernet Sauvignon$8-12
    Widely distributed everyday label from Chile's Central Valley; delivers reliable varietal character at low price.Find →
  • San Pedro Castillo de Molina Reserva Carmenère$12-18
    Named for the historic Molina winery; showcases San Pedro's flagship variety from Maule Valley.Find →
  • San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon$20-30
    Named for the founding year; single-vineyard sourcing highlights terroir-driven structure and concentration.Find →
  • Sideral by San Pedro$25-40
    Premium Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend from Cachapoal Andes showing Andean altitude character.Find →
  • Cabo de Hornos Cabernet Sauvignon$55-75
    San Pedro's flagship single-varietal red; named for Cape Horn and sourced from prime Central Valley fruit.Find →
  • Altair Rapel Valley Red Blend$80-120
    Prestige Cachapoal Andes estate wine; Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend from 500-meter elevation vineyards.Find →
How to Say It
ViñaVEE-nya
Carmenèrekar-men-YAIR
Cachapoalka-cha-po-AL
Curicókoo-ree-KO
Cabo de HornosKA-bo de OR-nos
Mallecoma-YEH-ko
📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Founded 1865 by Correa Albano brothers in Curicó Valley; one of Chile's oldest producers
  • Part of VSPT Wine Group, the third-largest vitivinicultural group in Chile
  • Vineyards span Elqui Valley (north) to Bío-Bío and Malleco (south), over 1,500 hectares
  • Cachapoal Andes Winery sits at 500 meters elevation, 110km south of Santiago
  • Named Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year in 2011; exhibited in Paris and Barcelona in 1888