Vale dos Vinhedos

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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.

Artisanal Wineries & Chapels — Mappa

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A

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.

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B

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.

C

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.

D

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.

E

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.

F

Reserva da Cantina

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

G

Casa Graciema

Boutique winery and emporium focusing on artisanal grape juices and small-batch wine production within the heart of the valley.

H

Cavas do Vale

A family-operated winery known for its traditional fermentation methods and focus on classic red varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.