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Wine country Brazil
South America » Brazil
Books about Wine country Brazil
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Wineries in Brazil
 
Modern wine production was founded by the Italians. The most popular vines are the American Isabella and Zinfandel.
regions within Brazil
Campanha GaúchaParaná
Rio Grande do SulSanta Catarina
The first settlers brought vines to Brazil in 1535, but the good conditions for growing sugarcane and coffee limited viniculture. The first large vineyards were founded in the province Rio Grand du Sol at the end of the 19th century. The industry had its upswing in the 60's, when labels were introduced and foreign wine-companies invested. The wine experts that were sent here helped wine reach a small but rising importance. Agriculture's concentration still lies in sugarcane, oranges, and coffee.

More than half of the country's wine production is in the cooler mountain regions around the cities Garibaldi, Bento Goncalves and Caxias do Sul. The hot climate and acidic soils differentiate Brazil from other countries.

Isabella and Zinfandel, two American vines are very popular here. But also the Italian Moscato, Trebbiano Barbera and Cabernet Franc are cultivated. New vines such as the Italian Riesling, Sémillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir are being grown as well.

There is no common wine law in Brazil.

Winery (selected) from Wine country Brazil
CHAMPAGNE GEORGES AUBERT S/A
LOVARA VINHOS FINOS LTDA.
Vinícola Perini
VINÍCOLA PETERLONGO S/A
VINHOS DON LAURINDO LTDA.

Wine (selected) from Wine country Brazil
Mioranza Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon von SOCIEDADE DE BEBIDAS MIORANZA LTDA
Pizzato FAUSTO Merlot von PIZZATO Vinhas & Vinhos
Courmayeur Brut Chardonnay Sparkling Wine von VINÍCOLA COURMAYEUR
Cabernet Sauvignon von CAVALLERI VINHOS FINOS
Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva Excellence von Casa Valduga Vinhos Finos


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WINE BOOK


Wines of Italy (Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guides)

Wines of Italy (Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guides)
by Burton Anderson

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