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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 serves as head winemaker.

Production Area
Grapes grow on 18 year old vines in Chile’s Colchagua Valley, between the Coastal Range and the Andes.

Grape Varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Syrah

Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested in April. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After the maceration period, the resulting wine is aged nine months in French and American (65/35) oak barrels.

Color
Deep ruby red with dark purple tones

Bouquet
Intense black fruit aromas with a hint of cedar and nuances of white pepper

Taste
Ripe, juicy, and round. Intense flavors of ripe blackberries and blueberries fill the mouth, leading to a beautiful, lingering finish of cedar and toast.

Alcohol
14%

Serving Suggestions
Perfect with chicken, seafood, turkey, pork, light pasta entrées and hard cheeses.