Artisanal Wineries & Chapels

Vale dos Vinhedos preserves the legacy of 19th-century Italian immigrants through its distinct basalt stone architecture and traditional viticulture. This selection features boutique estates like Cave de Pedra, known for its medieval-style masonry, alongside historic sites like Capela das Neves, a chapel famously built using wine during a severe drought. The collection balances established producers with family-run museums and cellars that showcase the evolution of Brazilian sparkling and red wine production.

Cave de Pedra Winery

Constructed entirely from basalt stone to resemble a medieval castle, this winery utilizes underground cellars for natural temperature control during the aging of sparkling wines and varietals.

Miolo Winery

Founded by Giuseppe Miolo in 1897, this estate is one of Brazil’s largest wine exporters. The facility features extensive vineyards and a dedicated tasting room overlooking the production area.

Cantina e Museu Famiglia Tasca

A family-run estate combining artisanal wine production with a museum dedicated to Italian immigrant history, displaying 19th-century agricultural tools and household artifacts.

Capela das Neves

This 1907 stone chapel is famous for the local legend that wine was mixed into its mortar during a period of severe water shortage.

Casa Valduga

Established in 1875, this family-owned estate houses one of the largest sparkling wine cellars in Latin America and features traditional stone architecture typical of the region's first settlers.

Reserva da Cantina

A family-run winery specializing in artisanal production and traditional labels, reflecting the small-scale viticulture traditions of Bento Gonçalves.