MontGras

The Gras family story in Chile begins when José María Gras emigrated from Barcelona to Chile in 1910. The family purchased their first vineyard in the Colchagua Valley in the 1930s, establishing a wine legacy that would span four generations. In 1993, brothers Hernán and Eduardo Gras, along with partner Cristián Hartwig, formally founded MontGras as a modern wine producer. The winery quickly gained recognition when its Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva from the 1994 vintage was awarded Best Wine of Chile.

• José María Gras arrived from Barcelona in 1910; family bought first Colchagua vineyard in the 1930s
• MontGras formally established in 1993 by Hernán Gras, Eduardo Gras, and Cristián Hartwig
• Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva '94 awarded Best Wine of Chile early in the winery's history
• Four-generation family wine legacy underpins the modern operation

MontGras farms over 900 hectares across several distinct estates in Chile, each offering different soils and climatic conditions. The original San José estate in Colchagua sits at 150 metres elevation with clay and sandy soils. Ninquén, the pioneering mountain vineyard launched in 1998 at 300 metres, features volcanic soils and a cooler mountain influence. The Pumanque estate, located just 26 kilometres from the Pacific coast, benefits from maritime breezes and granitic soils. The Amaral property also sits in a coastal-influenced zone with granitic soils. The Intriga estate in Alto Maipo rounds out the portfolio, with alluvial sediments carried down from the Andes contributing to its distinctive character.

• San José (Colchagua, 150m): clay and sandy soils under Mediterranean climate
• Ninquén (300m, est. 1998): volcanic soils, one of Chile's first mountain vineyards
• Pumanque and Amaral: coastal-influenced estates with granitic soils
• Intriga (Alto Maipo): Andean alluvial sediments with cool mountain influence

MontGras grows an exceptionally wide range of varieties across its estates, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Zinfandel among reds, and Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Verdejo, Vermentino, Albariño, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris among whites. The production range is equally broad, covering red, white, rosé, orange, sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines as well as spirits. Winemaking is led by founder Adolfo Hurtado, with input from international consultants Alberto Antonini and Nick Goldschmidt.

• 17 grape varieties planted across Chilean estates
• Full spectrum of styles: red, white, rosé, orange, sparkling, sweet, fortified, and spirits
• Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon are key red varieties reflecting Colchagua strengths
• Winemaker Adolfo Hurtado works alongside consultants Alberto Antonini and Nick Goldschmidt

Sustainability is a core pillar of MontGras operations. The winery became certified sustainable in 2011 under the Wines of Chile sustainability code. In 2021, MontGras achieved 100% vegan certification across its entire portfolio and simultaneously launched a dedicated organic wine line. These commitments place MontGras among the leading sustainability-focused producers in Chile. The winery has also reached the top ten in the Chilean export market, reflecting both the scale and the commercial reach of the operation.

• Wines of Chile sustainability certification achieved in 2011
• Entire portfolio 100% vegan certified as of 2021
• Organic wine line introduced in 2021
• Ranked in the top 10 of Chilean wine exporters