April 2012.- In the last issue of the “Weekend” supplement of Ukrainian “Kommersant” newspaper, specialized journalist Valeriya Trufakina published the results of a wine tasting that included three of the most emblematic VSPT Group wines.

These wines are Sideral, 2003 vintage, by Altaïr Vineyards & Winery; 1865 Single Vineyard Syrah, 2007 vintage and 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 vintage, the last two of which are by Viña San Pedro.

The expert qualified the samples as outstanding.

She highlighted the 1865 Single Vineyard line Syrah as “a wine whose aroma is not only prominent, but jumps out of the glass. It has notes of wood, plum, spices, chocolate, tobacco and vanilla, which all grant it great structure.

On its part, 2003 Sideral was described as a wine “that brings together the Chilean terroir and the Bordeaux experience, resulting in a fantastic blend. A wine with plenty of fruit, which is silky and with an excellent balance and structure. Full and structured flavor with well-developed tannins”.

“Kommersant” newspaper is one of the most influential communication media in Ukraine and its number of readers exceeds one million people.

April 2012.- Excellent scores were obtained by VSPT Group wines in the latest ranking of Chilean wines published by prestigious American magazine The Wine Advocate, directed by Robert Parker, one of the most influential specialized critics in the world.

The ranking was devised by expert Jay Miller, who is part of the magazine’s staff, with 608 samples of national wines.

Viña Altaïr was the most outstanding winery, rated 92 points for its 2008 Altaïr wine. According to the specialist’s words: “You can notice its captivating perfume of Asian spices, incense, violets and blackberries. Great body, full of flavor and elegance, with an excellent volume and balance”. For its part, 2008 Sideral obtained 91 points.

Also occupying privileged places, 2008 Cabo de Hornos by Viña San Pedro, 2009 Notas de Guarda Caménère by Viña Santa Helena, and Tara.Pakay by Viña Tarapacá, all excelled with 91+ points.

2009 D.O.N. by Santa Helena and 2009 Gran Reserva Etiqueta Negra Cabernet Sauvignon by Viña Tarapacá, were placed in the ranking with 90+ points.

Finally, 2008 vintage 1865 Limited Edition Syrah, 2009 vintage 1865 Single Vineyard Carménère, and  2008 Kankana del Elqui, all by Viña San Pedro; and 2010 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, by Viña Tarapacá, got 90 points each.

Great scores that ratify the quality of our wines and the great work performed by our winemakers.