1865

The Beginning of a Legacy in Chilean Winemaking

Viña San Pedro, the oldest winery in the Maule region, began its journey in 1865 when José Gregorio and Bonifacio Correa Albano founded a small vineyard on an estate that initially covered only four hectares. José Gregorio, a descendant of a Spanish family settled in Curicó, was a visionary who embraced viticulture during a time full of challenges. The birth of Viña San Pedro took place in a Chile that was still consolidating its independence and facing difficulties such as a lack of road infrastructure, limited knowledge of viticulture, and a distant connection with Europe. Despite these obstacles, the winery managed to establish itself in the Maule region, laying the foundations to become one of the most important in the country.

1888

First Recognitions for Viña San Pedro

To showcase their progress, Chilean winemakers actively participated in international promotional events, competing with the world's most renowned brands at exhibitions such as Vienna (1873), Bordeaux (1882), Liverpool (1885), Paris (1888), and Barcelona (1888). In the latter two, Viña San Pedro was distinguished among the finest, where its red wine earned a silver medal and a diploma of honour. The winery also gained recognition at the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1889), a landmark event that saw the inauguration of the iconic Eiffel Tower.

1943

From the Correa Family to Wagner, Stein & Cía.

Under the leadership of Guillermo Stein, Viña San Pedro began a new phase of development, marked by the industrialization and professionalization of winemaking. During this time, the winery reached a larger production scale and gained a more international character. Over nearly 40 years, this period saw the creation of important wine brands that endure to this day, such as Castillo de Molina.

1994

The birth of Cabo de Hornos: a Chilean icon

In the 1990s, Viña San Pedro set out to create an iconic wine that would compete with the highest international standards. Thus, Cabo de Hornos was born, a wine that truly expressed the uniqueness of the Molina terroir. The result of over 50 years of vineyard heritage and ideal climatic and geographical conditions for vine cultivation, it earned significant recognition for its distinctive style. The name “Cabo de Hornos” was chosen to evoke the southernmost region of continental Chile, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans converge with incredible force. A classic and elegant wine made solely from Cabernet Sauvignon, its first harvest was crafted by renowned French winemaker Jacques Lurton. From that moment, it became a symbol of Chilean wine, known for its character and strength—reserved only for connoisseurs.

2001

Establishment of the San Pedro Cachapoal Andes Winery

In early 2001, Viña San Pedro formed a strategic alliance with Château Dassault from France, aiming to create Icon and Super Premium wines in the Old World style, but crafted with Chilean terroir. This collaboration led to the creation of Altaïr and Sideral. That same year, the San Pedro Cachapoal Andes Winery was established with the mission of producing, promoting, and distributing the finest high-end wines from the winery, including Altaïr, Cabo de Hornos, Tierras Moradas, Kankana del Elqui, and Sideral. Located in the Cachapoal Andes Valley, the winery blends harmoniously with the landscape, and on clear nights, the Constellation of the Eagles is distinctly visible, creating a unique connection to the surroundings.

2011

The Highest International Recognition: Viña San Pedro is Recognised as the New World Winery of the Year 2011

Guillermo Luksic travelled to New York in representation of Viña San Pedro to receive in January 2012, from the prestigious North American Magazine “Wine Enthusiast”, the recognition as the New World Winery of the Year 2011. The award was in acknowledgement of the committed and rigorous work of all the team in the last few years accomplishing the conquest of new terroirs, high and constant quality of its wines, its solid portfolio and its outstanding commercial performance.

2012

Cabo de Hornos: A New Origin, A New Chapter

Cabo de Hornos transitions to the DO Cachapoal Andes, joining our state-of-the-art winery, where all of the company’s iconic and premium wines are crafted. This marks a new era of excellence and innovation for one of our icon wines.

2014

Cabo de Hornos: a refined new image, inspired by its new origin

2018

Altair & Sideral: a sophisticated evolution, a distinct new image