Brazil is a powerful center of winemaking. In addition to the most beautiful beaches in the world and rich culture, it offers exquisite gastronomy and the best wine pairings. Brazil offers the best grapes, unique flavors, and unforgettable experiences that wine lovers cannot miss.
The Serra Gaúcha, in the south of the country, and the São Francisco Valley, in the northeast, are two of the country’s most famous regions for the wines they produce and the beauties they hide.
The Serra Gaúcha is the largest wine-growing area in Brazil. Located in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul state, in the south of Brazil, it is known as the region of hydrangeas.
Thousands of them line the roads and decorate squares and balconies during the spring. Their blue color, the result of the acidity of the Brazilian soil, is easily recognizable and has become a symbol of the area.
In addition, Serra Gaúcha is the most important wine-growing center in the country in terms of quality and volume of wine produced. Bento Gonçalves, Canela, and Gramado are the three most famous cities in the Serra Gaúcha, and their streets are a permanent invitation to rest.
Bento Gonçalves is the heart of the Wine Route in Serra Gaúcha. The region’s heritage dates back to Italian immigrants, who arrived in 1875 and brought their architecture, culture, gastronomy, and wine tradition. In Bento Gonçalves, you can find cantinas where you can taste artisanal wines and experimental pairings.
Canela is one of the most surprising cities of Serra Gaúcha and is part of the Romantic Tourist Route. The Grape Festival is held annually and attracts more than 1 million tourists.
In addition to its taste for wine, in this German-style town, you can also get your hands on handicrafts and homemade chocolate.
Gramado is a small mountain resort town. Marked by the exuberance of the surrounding nature and the architecture of its buildings, the city is reminiscent of typical Swiss mountain constructions.
SÃO FRANCISCO VALLEY, A SPECIAL WINE
Located between the states of Bahia and Pernambuco, São Francisco Valley is a special destination for wine tourism lovers. The valley offers more than 500 hectares entirely dedicated to cultivating grapes and producing fine wines.
São Francisco Valley is unique because it is the only place in the world where three grape harvests are held each year.
This region’s semi-arid tropical climate, unique in Brazil, with constant temperatures, allows the vineyards to produce grapes all year round.
The Caatinga (an arid Brazilian biome) and the characteristics of the soil give a special touch to the flavors and aromas of the wines produced there.
The particularity of Vale do São Francisco wine, which is different depending on each year’s season, arouses the curiosity of tourists worldwide.
To get to know the area better, boat or catamaran rides on the São Francisco River are a must and include in your itinerary the rapids, waterfalls, and archaeological remains hidden among the vegetation.
With year-round sunshine and beautiful natural scenery, Vale do São Francisco is an excellent destination if you want to explore beyond the coast.
With information from Europa Press
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