Things to do in Serra Gaucha, State of Rio Grande do Sul (RS): The Best Food & Drink

Vale dos Vinhedos, named after the valleys covered with vineyards and scenic landscapes featuring different shades in each of the four seasons, Vale dos Vinhedos enchants by the hospitality of the local residents combined with the high quality of the tourism technology and infrastructure offered. Along this lovely route, you can visit small farms, family and internationally renowned wineries, hotels, restaurants, art studios, store selling cheese, gourmet and homemade jams and confectionary.Vale dos Vinhedos wines are the only in Brazil to hold the Designation of Origin (DO).

We are a family, and we extend it to all our workers, start with a dream, spread the wine culture. For this we have several enoturisticas activities that we want to share with you, besides our wonderful products, without complication, we will exceed your expectations.

Nascemos para consolidar o trabalho na viticultura em produtos nobres, os quais para serem elaborados, contam com as características únicas do Vale dos Vinhedos e tecnologias disponíveis para extrair o melhor da matéria-prima. A escolha do nome Torcello é uma homenagem a uma pequena ilha italiana próxima a Veneza. Já a escolha do símbolo da Vinícola, Leão Alado de São Marcos, deu-se pelo fato de o Leão representar proteção. Dessa forma, o símbolo remete a proteção do Leão Alado sobre os vinhos por nós elaborados. Nossos vinhos, espumantes e suco são elaborados em pequena escala, buscando sempre a qualidade dos rótulos em detrimento da quantidade. Venha nos fazer uma visita. Será um prazer imenso te receber!

Family Winery . Wines . Amazing Wine Experiences - The family has been producing wines for four generations and captivating its visitors with its descendants’ enthusiasm and authenticity, showing through the kind attention given to people, the passion for the winemaking! In the winery’s store, a charming and unique environment, you can get to know the history of the company, taste the wines and treat yourself with specially prepared regional products! The winery offers picnics, meals harmonized with wines and tours in the vineyards, being a reference in the enotourism experience in Serra Gaucha (the mountainous region in the northeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul State, in Southern Brazil)!

Casa Seganfredo is a Boutique wines located 8km from the center of Gramado, which performs a small-scale activity, meticulous and designed to produce wines and sparkling wines of excellent quality. The Winery has a topography of hills, typical of the mountain region, ideal setting for vinifera activity. It’s a magical and enchanting place to share with other dreamers.

AURORA’s story began in 1875 with the settling of Northern Italian immigrants in Brazil. Arriving in the Serra Gaucha in the south of Brazil, they found beautiful mountainous landscapes and a climate similar to that of their home country. Recalling their European culture and habits, the immigrants quickly resumed the ancient art of winemaking. On February 14, 1931, sixteen grape growing families from the city of Bento Goncalves in the Serra Gaucha joined forces to launch the groundbreaking venture that was to become the largest of its kind in Brazil: THE AURORA COOPERATIVE WINERY. Within a single year, the winery’s collective production amounted to 137,000 kg worth of grapes, laying the groundwork for a company destined to become not only the largest, but also one of the most technologically advanced wineries in Brazil. Today, the Aurora Winery lies in the heart of Bento Goncalves and is still the largest winery in Brazil. More than 1,100 families have joined the cooperative, in which production is supervised by technicians who maintain daily contact with individual families and assist them whenever necessary. The technical team, striving always to develop cutting-edge technology, is responsible for continually monitoring the industrial process as well as the quality of the winery’s final products. Aurora winery has maintained its privileged status for over two decades thanks to the company’s consistent modernisation of its production plant, the innovative technology of its units and the strict standards enforced throughout the production process. The extreme care taken during production, from planting the seedlings to bottling the product, is an essential ingredient in the recipe for the continued growth that Aurora has enjoyed throughout the years.

A pioneer in the introduction of Wine tourism to Vale dos Vinhedos, Casa Valduga started the Wine tourism complex in 1992, enabling tourists to explore the world of wine and all the customs associated with the culture of the first Italian immigrants to the region. In addition to the rich natural wonders and a dimly-lit visit to the underground wine cellars, a fascinating dining experience awaits visitors at the Maria Valduga restaurant, which features typical dished blended with the most emblematic wines of Brazil. In an inspiring atmosphere, Casa Valduga welcomes its visitors with an amazing landscape, framed by the centuries old vineyards of one of the most award-winning wineries of Brazil.