Monte Xanic

MÉXICO EXCEPCIONAL

We are passionate about the uniqueness of Mexico.

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Our love for the outstanding has led us to honor this land, making wines that all Mexicans can be proud of.

At Monte Xanic we put our faith in our land by giving recognition to the Valle de Guadalupe region in Baja California with our first premium wine, changing the history of Mexican wine.

At Monte Xanic we put our faith in our land by giving recognition to the Valle de Guadalupe region in Baja California with our first premium wine, changing the history of Mexican wine.

Dr. Hans Backhoff Escudero, our winemaker for 30 years, firmly believed that we could change world wine history, putting Mexico as a new leader in the production of excellent, world-class wine. He was not wrong.

We are so remarkable that we have transformed Mexican wine not only in how it is made but also in how it is consumed. We show commitment to professionalism and a great passion to keep being a reference in the Mexican wine industry.

OUR ORIGIN

Our wines reflect the pride we feel for our land, for our people, for our country.

We love things done right and that is why we work hard to ensure they are done with the care and respect they deserve and thus continue to raise our level of commitment to Mexico, so much that we can say that our brands have been awarded worldwide; Gran Ricardo Edición Limitada, Clásica, Tintos Clásicos, Tintos Blancos and Calixa.

MEXICAN PRIDE

Our roots are in our name: Monte Xanic with MX from México.

Xanic means "Flower born after the first rain" and comes from the Cora Indians, who still inhabit regions of Nayarit, on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Our flower is wild, exceptional. A desert flower that is transformed by water and sun. It is a true representation of its young and exuberant personality, bold and resistant to time, just like our wines.

MX IS MEXICO,

MONTE XANIC IS MX.

Monte Xanic changed Mexican wine history by making the first premium wine, thus bringing recognition to regions such as the Guadalupe Valley in Baja California, Mexico. The Guadalupe Valley in Baja California.

Dr. Hans Backhoff Escudero, the winery's oenologist for 30 years, firmly believed that the world's wine history could be changed, putting Mexico on the map as a producer of excellent wine and world-class quality.

Monte Xanic transforms Mexican wine not only in how it is made, but also in how it is consumed. It shows its total dedication to the professionalization of the Mexican wine industry and great eagerness to continue setting the path for the future of the industry in Mexico.

FIRST PREMIUM WINE

Our dedication to the outstanding has led us to use the most advanced technology to create the ideal conditions for pressing, fermentation, aging and bottling to allow the best possible expression of the grape's qualities.

All the farming and operation of our vineyards are carried out with both traditional and modern techniques to achieve their maximum potential. The volume of grapes we grow allows us to exert strict control over their most important features. Thus, we are able to accurately determine the harvest date and select only those bunches of grapes that meet our quality standards.

We were one of the pioneers in the introduction of night harvesting in Mexico. We created root systems and clones of different Vitis vinifera that are optimized for the conditions of the different valleys in order for us to be the absolute best.

OUR FIELDS

The characteristics of these lands define the style of our wines, the different Bordeaux grapes convey the terroir of the Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico, with finesse and distinction; therefore the main varieties in our property are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc.

Our curiosity led us to produce wines with varieties from other regions such as Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Chardonnay because of their strong connection with our region.

MX's new vineyard is located 30 kilometers from Ensenada and 900 meters above sea level. With a cooler climate than Guadalupe, the main advantage of Valle de Ojos Negros is the water quality that comes from the Juarez Mountains and offers the ideal climate for plant dormancy. The land has a medium texture with good water retention and no salts present in the soil. In this Valley, we harvest all of our red varieties, such as Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Grenache and new varieties are on the way to continue honoring our land.

Valle de guadalupe

valle ojos negros

Facing the challenges posed by global climate change and specifically the challenges that the Valle de Guadalupe has faced in recent years, Monte Xanic and its exceptional way of doing things, will continue to implement internal environmental impact programs. In the operation of our vineyards, we encourage and instruct the careful handling of natural resources, the use of renewable energies and the introduction of technology that takes advantage of these in a controlled and efficient manner, since the most important thing is to conserve the land that has given us so much of it.

It was Ricardo, Erick, Manuel and Tomás, wine lovers, who invested in the creation of a wine that could be "served and shared". Their curious, courageous spirit, full of dreams, is what today makes Monte Xanic an exceptional wine.

MONTE XANIC

SUSTAINABILITY

HANS JOSEPH BACKHOFF
CEO DE MONTE XANIC

ÓSCAR GAONA
ENOLÓGO DE MONTE XANIC

HANS JOSEPH BACKHOFF
CEO OF MONTE XANIC

He studied Engineering in Food Industries at Tecnológico de Monterrey, has an MBA from Cardiff University in England and studied Oenology in Bordeaux, France.

In 2008 he was appointed CEO of Monte Xanic.

His vision of excellence and innovation has allowed Monte Xanic to consolidate its position as a leading premium wine company in Mexico. Monte Xanic has implemented solid strategies to develop the culture of wine consumption, winning multiple international awards.

ÓSCAR GAONA
ENOLÓGO AT MONTE XANIC

His curiosity for wine began at a very young age, so he decided to learn about the entire process of vinification under the guidance of winemaker Francisco Rodriguez in the 1990s.

This passion has led him to work in Mexico, Australia, Canada and the USA.

Over his 22 years of experience in the wine industry, he has been involved firsthand in the growth and evolution of Mexican wine quality. Oscar has taken on the task of understanding each vineyard in every valley where he has been involved, understanding the biochemical processes of wine, expressing each variety and achieving excellence in every bottle of wine he makes.

HANS JOSEPH BACKHOFF

CEO OF MONTE XANIC

He studied Engineering in Food Industries at Tecnológico de Monterrey, has an MBA from Cardiff University in England and studied Oenology in Bordeaux, France.

In 2008 he was appointed CEO of Monte Xanic.

OSCAR GAONA

WINEMAKER AT MONTE XANIC

His curiosity for wine began at a very young age, so he decided to learn about the entire process of vinification under the guidance of winemaker Francisco Rodriguez in the 1990s.

This passion has led him to work in Mexico, Australia, Canada and the USA.

OUR WINES

We are passionate about Mexico’s uniqueness and that is where our story begins.

Our passion, devotion and attention to detail have earned us the recognition as the best wine in Mexico, and that fills us with unquestionable pride.

Monte Xanic was founded in 1987 by Eric, Hans, Manuel, Ricardo and Tomás, all great lovers of good wine and with a common dream: to create quality Mexican wines that would position Mexico on the international oenology map.

At a time when no one imagined it possible to create a premium Mexican wine that could represent the best of Mexico and of which all Mexicans could feel proud, they visualized it as possible. “If we don't sell it, we take it” was one of the founders' favorite phrases.

Monte Xanic is the fruit of that friendship, it overcomes storms, moves mountains and reminds us that life is to be enjoyed and shared, just like good wines.

Our History

The five friends who created Monte Xanic (Hans, Ricardo, Erick, Manuel, Tomás) started the winery in a bid to build a dream. All of them great wine lovers, opted to make a wine that could be "served and shared". His pioneering spirit, his courage and his creative energy are still present.

1987 - Monte Xanic is born.

1987

1988 - We produced our first wines: Chenin Colombard and Cabernet Sauvignon with 2,000 cases.
1989 - We launched our Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc Monte Xanic.

1988

1990 - The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is signed, serving our Chardonnay.
1991 - Monte Xanic Merlot is launched.
1993 - We release Cabernet Franc.
1994 - First harvest of Gran Ricardo.
1997 - We celebrate our first 10 years.
1998 - We launched the Calixa line with Calixa Sauvignon and Calixa Chardonnay.

1990

2000 - We launched Gran Ricardo.
2002 - First production of Petit Verdot.
2003 - Our Limited Editions brand is born.
2005 - Our granite cellar begins operations.
2007 - We celebrate our 20th anniversary.
2009 - Release of Ediciones Limitadas Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon.

2000

2011 - All our wine brands score over 90 points, as well as obtaining a record number of medals in the most important wine competitions in Europe and the United States.
2012 - First virtual tasting with 5,000 attendees.
2014 - We opened the doors of our new winery for visitors to experience the Mexican wine process.
2015 - We introduced Calixa Syrah.
We received ISO 9001-2015 certification for the first time in our harvest, production, shipping and tasting processes, confirming Monte Xanic's Quality Management System.
2016 - Introducing Monte Xanic Selection.

2010

2017 - Dr. Hans Backoff Escudero passes away.
For the first time in the history of market trends, Mexican wine leads the origin of greatest relevance and growth in the total wine market.
We celebrated 30 years by launching Calixa Blend and Nebbiolo Limited Editions.
2018 - We consolidated our position as one of the 10 most valued wine companies in Mexico and the one with the highest compound growth in recent years.
2019 - Gran Ricardo celebrates 25 years leading the ultra premium wine segment, with a market share of more than 40% of the branded segment.

2017

2020 - We made our first digital harvest consolidating our presence in e-commerce.
2021 - Trip Advisor awarded us the certificate of excellence in visitor service for the sixth consecutive year.
2022 - We launched our new image. MX is Mexico, Monte Xanix is MX.
We will once again amaze everyone by introducing Mexico's first ultra premium white wine

2020

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We promote respect for our environment, the well-being of the community, the agricultural vocation of our valleys, the care of water and the environment. We have a strategic program to conserve and preserve natural resources, use renewable energy, reduce our carbon footprint and reuse our waste. To learn more about our sustainable project.