Vale dos Vinhedos Wine Tour
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through Rio Grande do Sul's Italian heritage with this wine tour in the Vale dos Vinhedos. As we explore, you will visit multiple wineries featuring tastings and delve into the history of 19th-century Italian immigration.
Wine Tour in Vale dos Vinhedos
Your experience begins with a pickup from your selected meeting point, followed by an exciting venture into the picturesque Vale dos Vinhedos, renowned for its sprawling vineyards.
The tour's first highlight is Miolo winery, a leading name in Brazilian winemaking, renowned for producing more than 10 million liters of wine annually. Enjoy an insightful guided tour of the vineyard's facilities, where you'll discover their wine production techniques and learn about the Italian family that established this esteemed winery.
Following the tour, indulge in a tasting of 5 distinct wine varieties, accompanied by grissini, as you explore the subtle flavors that characterize the wines of the Vale dos Vinhedos.
Next, we will proceed to Cave do Sol, an elegant wine shop that offers a unique ambiance in the heart of the region, complete with stunning architecture and local artwork. Here, you'll sample 6 carefully chosen wines.
We will then visit a cacao shop, where we will uncover the rich culture, history, and passion behind these award-winning gastronomic delights, learning what makes this brand a hallmark of fine cuisine in the Vale.
During the midday break, you will have the opportunity to relax at a local restaurant and enjoy lunch at your own expense.
The tour continues at Garibaldi winery, recognized as Brazil’s most awarded cooperative. Here, we will learn more about the wines that put the Vale dos Vinhedos on the map. Explore the vineyards and enjoy a tasting of 4 high-quality wines along with a grape juice.
Concluding our day, we will return to the original meeting point, approximately 11 hours after starting our adventure.
Meeting Point
Be aware that the tour begins at one of the following two locations at the specified times:
- Departure from Canela: Praça da Matriz, 69, at 7:40 am
- Departure from Gramado: Av. das Hortênsias, 1845, at 8 am
What's included
- Car, bus, or minibus transport
- Portuguese–speaking guide
- Mini winemaking course at the Miolo Winery and tasting of 5 wines
- Guided tour and tasting of 6 wines at the Cave do Sol Winery
- Guided tour and tasting of 4 wines at Bodega Garibaldi Winery
- 1 personalized wine glass
What's not included
- Lunch: around 70BRL per person
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please come to the meeting point you selected during the booking process:
- Departure from Canela: Praça da Matriz, 69, at 7:40 am
- Departure from Gramado: Av. das Hortênsias, 1845, at 8 am
Important to note
Remember that in order to participate you must bring a valid form of ID. Children under 18 years of age will not be allowed to participate in the wine tastings.
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