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In-Depth Information
Tour of Vale dos Vinhedos
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Some of the best wine in Brazil is
produced in Vale dos Vinhedos. The
majority of inhabitants here originate
from Veneto, Italy, and life in the Vale
dos Vinhedos follows a pattern very
similar to that in the corner of
Northeast Italy. In an area of virtual
monoculture, grape is central to the year's
activity, while the Catholic chapels are corner-
stones for the maintenance of Italian traditions.
A bunch of
black grapes
Casa Valduga
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Comfortable
guest rooms and
excellent food is
offered by this
pioneer of the
production of
high quality
Brazilian wines
and agritourism.
Picturesque vineyard in the Vale
dos Vinhedos.
Capela das Neves
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Built in 1907, this is the
earliest surviving chapel in
Vale dos Vinhedos.
Vinícola Pizzato
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Still small-scale producers, the
Pizzato family offer tastings and
sell an extensive range of wines.
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Famiglia Tasca
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These typical stone and wood
farm buildings are amongst the
oldest wineries in the valley.
Memorial do Vinho
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This small, fascinating
exhibition charts the
development of the
local wine production
from 1875 to present.
Capela das Graças
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Honoring Our Lady of
Grace, this
capela
is one
of the many Catholic chap-
els that are central to the
valley's Italian immigrants.
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Tour route
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Visitor information
TIPS FOR DRIVERS
Starting point:
Bento
Gonçalves
(see p356)
.
Length:
Allow a full day to
visit several wineries and a
stop for lunch
.
Driving conditions:
The
main road is paved while the
side roads have good-quality
gravel surfaces.
Vinícola Miolo
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The largest vineyard in the valley, Vinícola Miolo produces
some of Brazil's best wine. The visitors' center tells the story
of Miolo's development and allows tastings.
