THE BRAND
The MontGras name was chosen to represent the winery and its philosophy.
★“Mont” represents the mountain located behind the winery where premium quality grapes are grown.
★“Gras”is the Catalan family name of 2 of the 3 founding partners.
The “sun”icon is symbolic of Bacchus, the “god of wine ”and represents MontGras ’vital energy, belief in the region and passion for winemaking.
MONTGRAS VINEYARDS
Located in the Colchagua Valley .
★MontGras is the first to implement the “Lire Trellis System” in Latin America.
★Extensive use of drip-irrigation.
★100% Hand-harvested
★Harvest: Feb. –May
★Land owned: 645 h / 1,595 acres
★Land planted: 185 h / 460 acres
CLIMATEIN COLCHAGUA
★Mediterranean, with clearly defined seasons.
★Average annual temperatures oscillate between 14°and 32°C . (58°and 90°F )
★Long, hot days.
★Cool mornings and nights.
★Maritime influence; cool sea breeze.
★Ideal climate& perfectterroir: very little rain, no frosts, low humidity, very long growing season for premium grape production as they accumulate colour, aroma and intense taste.
MONTGRAS WINERY
★Avant-garde cooling system for preservation of varietal characteristics
★160 stainless steel tanks
★6.5 million litre capacity. (1.715.040 Gallons)
★Design: Linear, simple and efficient.
★3,610 French and American oak barrels –20% replacement per year
★Temperature and humidity controlled ageing room.
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