Northern sub-valley of Rapel in O'Higgins Region; one of Chile's most exciting emerging areas for Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Syrah. Andean foothills at 300–700m with granite and gravel soils; significant diurnal temperature variation. Peumo district particularly notable for world-class Carmenère from ancient clay soils.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Strong La Niña conditions brought cooler summer; extended hang time produced elegant, structured Cabernet and Carmenère |
| 2021 | — | Good growing season; Carmenère from Peumo clay showing exceptional depth; Andean sites very precise |
| 2020 | — | Outstanding year across Rapel; Altair flagship from this year received 95+ from multiple major critics |
| 2019 | — | Classic Cachapoal vintage; Cabernet-Carmenère blends showing balance between power and freshness |
| 2018 | — | Warm vintage; early harvest; fruit-forward Carmenère with earlier accessibility |
| 2017 | — | Good conditions; Carmenère particularly well-suited to the warm year; ripe and complex |
| 2016 | — | Benchmark Chilean vintage; Andean foothills delivered wines of exceptional concentration and finesse |