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"In 2001, the San Pedro Wine Group began a grand project to create a winery specializing exclusively in the production of high quality, terroir driven, boutique wines - the best that Chile has to offer. From this effort, two great wines were born, Altair and Sideral. One of the main objectives of the winery is to consistently achieve a complete synergy between the unique characteristics of the terroir and the skills of the winemaking team, lead by resident winemaker Ana Maria Cumsille and renowned winemaker-consultant Pascal Chatonnet, using the most advanced technology in producing these wines."

"The Altair terroir, situated 650 - 850 m.a.s.l., has a wide diversity of soils. It is a puzzle of clayey, sandy, stony soils with different expositions and gradients. Mediterranean conditions are present in the valley located at the foothill of the Andes mountain chain. Cold breeze blows at noon and refreshes our vineyards site. This phenomenon allows the fruit to hang on the vine and reach optimal ripeness. This creates a natural temperature oscillation which heightens flavors and aromas, and lends a natural acidity rarely apparent in new world wines. The 100% of the vineyard labors are carefully hand made." -Winery

This was also rated 88 points by the Wine Enthusiast.