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Viña MontGras, in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, was established in 1992 by brothers Hernán and Eduardo Gras, together with their partner Cristián Hartwig. The fruit of a mission to produce estate-grown wines of exceptional quality and originality, the MontGras estate today encompasses over 200 hectares planted to vine in the heart of Chile’s wine-producing region. Since the first harvest in the early 1990s, MontGras wines have earned over 200 medals and awards worldwide, garnering international critical acclaim. Santiago Margozzini is the estate’s head winemaker.

In 2010, Chileans celebrated 200 years as a sovereign and independent nation. To commemorate this historic event, MontGras created a special blend of the most distinctive and unique Chilean grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere.

Production Area
Colchagua Valley for the Carmenere & Maipo Valley for the Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Varieties
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere

Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested. After a gentle crush, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The blend is aged approximately 8 months in French and American oak prior to bottling and release.

Color
Deep ruby, shading to purple

Bouquet
Black currant, cherries, leather and capsicum; hints of vanilla and fresh-roasted coffee

Taste
Flavorful, full bodied, food-friendly with a good balance between acidity and sweetness of alcohol, as well as fruit and oak; well-structured and complex, concluding in a long finish

Serving Suggestions
Well-matched with red meats, hearty casseroles and flavorful cheeses.