Chilean wine brand, 1865, has unveiled its debut travel retail exclusive edition, the 1865 Voyager Collection, at Changi Airport, Singapore.
The launch marks a significant milestone for 1865 as it introduces the collection of travel retail wines categorized by vine age to discerning travelers across Asia. The range launches in exclusive collaboration with Lotte Duty Free this September. The 1865 Voyager Collection can be found at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 Departures in a special exhibition and in all Lotte Duty Free wine stores at the airport.
Capturing the essence of Chilean viticulture
The 1865 Voyager Collection is a tribute to winery Viña San Pedro’s rich heritage and exploratory ethos. Named after the year the winery was founded, 1865 wines reflect over 150 years of winemaking excellence. The 1865 Voyager Collection showcases the evolutionary journey of the vines through 20, 40, and 70 years, capturing the essence of Chilean viticulture:
• 1865 Voyager Collection 20-Year-Old Vines: This vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley offers fresh fruit characteristics and complexity enhanced by oak aging. Subtle tobacco notes add to its allure.
• 1865 Voyager Collection 40-Year-Old Vines: A red blend characterized by balance and sophistication, this wine features a well-integrated profile with concentrated fruit, showcasing the harmony between the different varieties.
• 1865 Voyager Collection 70-Year-Old Vines: An elegant Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lontué Valley, this wine embodies the true essence of old-vine expression with a well rounded, distinctive character.
To enhance the 1865 Voyager Collection experience, a special gift with purchase is available. Travelers who purchase the 40-year-old vine expression will receive a complimentary luggage tag, while the 70-year-old vine wines are presented in an elegant gift box, making it an ideal choice for gifting or as a special keepsake for wine connoisseurs.
Ximena Prieto, Commercial Director, VSPT Wine Group commented: “Showcasing Chile and VSPT Wine Group as a high-quality wine producer on the global stage is a key priority for us. The launch of the 1865 Voyager Collection highlights our commitment to exceptional quality and innovative wine experiences. This collection is a celebration of our deep-rooted heritage and expertise in winemaking, offering travelers a unique opportunity to savor the rich legacy of 1865 in a fresh, exclusive format. It blends tradition with modernity, providing an engaging way for consumers to explore vine education and its impact on wine. We believe it will be a standout addition to the travel retail channel. Our partnership with CoLab in the Asia Pacific region is crucial to this effort. Their support helps us reach discerning consumers across the region, reinforcing the presence of Chilean wines in key markets.”
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
The 1865 Voyager Collection exemplifies the meticulous vineyard management and winemaking techniques employed by San Pedro. The careful pruning of vines by viticulturists ensures well balanced, long-lived vineyards over decades, resulting in the highest quality grapes. Each winter, the vines are pruned, with each age group contributing its unique attributes to the final product.
The 20-year-old vines, still expanding and producing grapes with significant aromatic potential, focus on enhancing fruit expression that reflects both the variety and origin of the wine. With shorter oak aging, these wines are released earlier and can be enjoyed immediately. The 40-year old vines offer balance in yields and adaptation to the terroir, producing grapes of supreme quality that result in sophisticated wines. The 70-year-old vines, through a more extended vinification and aging process, showcase a refined balance and elegance. These old vines produce lower yields but offer grapes with greater concentration of tannins and flavors, leading to a well-rounded wine where the oak is less prominent and is better integrated with more complexity.
Phil Sancto, General Manager – APAC, CoLab, commented: “Introducing the 1865 Voyager Collection in Singapore reinforces the global appeal of Chilean wines and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional wine experiences to Asian travelers. As the distribution partner for 1865, CoLab is proud to play a key role in this launch. Across the wine and spirits category, where consumers often associate numerical indicators with quality, highlighting vine age with the 1865 Voyager Collection is a clear signpost for aspirational travelers. We thank Lotte Duty Free for partnering with us to showcase the best of Chilean innovation and maestría and we hope to make a significant impact in this dynamic market.”
The 1865 Voyager Collection will be available exclusively at Changi Airport during September. Retail prices for the collection are 30 USD for the 20-year-old vines, 50 USD for the 40-year-old vines and 75 USD for the 70-year-old vines.
