Vale dos Vinhedos
Brazil's first wine appellation of origin, with wineries spread across rolling hills. It is the most popular wine-tasting route in Rio Grande do Sul.
Vale dos Vinhedos spans the municipalities of Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Monte Belo. In 2012 it became Brazil's first wine region with a DOP (Protected Designation of Origin), known for Merlot and sparkling wine. Dozens of wineries, Italian-style restaurants and boutique hotels line the RS-444 Wine Route. Most wineries offer tours and tastings, which often require a reservation and a fee. Driving yourself or joining a day tour is most convenient. Don't drive after drinking. The harvest season runs from January to March, with grape-treading events. Weekends are busy, and popular wineries need lunch reservations well in advance.
Opening hours
Wineries mostly 9:00am–5:00pm
Nearby sights
- Miolo Winery
- Casa Valduga
- Vinícola Salton
- Pipa Pórtico
- Maria Fumaça Train (Trem do Vinho)
- Vinícola Aurora
- Caminhos de Pedra
- Garibaldi