Welcome! The Wines of Brazil
Welcome!Welcome!
The Wines of BrazilThe Wines of Brazil
OverviewOverview
1. Wine4Her & Wine Basics2. Worldly Perceptions3. Brazil’s Wine Industry Today4. Wine Country5. Shopping for Brazilian Wines6. Wine etc...
1. Wine4Her & Wine Basics2. Worldly Perceptions3. Brazil’s Wine Industry Today4. Wine Country5. Shopping for Brazilian Wines6. Wine etc...
Jeni BonorinoJeni Bonorino Owner of Wine4Her
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Wine Educator
International Wine Buyer
Wine, Vineyard & Spa Getaways South America
Owner of Wine4Her www.wine4her.com
Wine Educator
International Wine Buyer
Wine, Vineyard & Spa Getaways South America
Wine AttitudesWine Attitudes
What is the #1 Rule to enjoying wine?
What is the #1 Rule to enjoying wine?
Wine AttitudesWine Attitudes
Drink what YOU like! Drink what YOU like!
What is Wine?What is Wine?
Romantic Farming Good wine starts in the
vineyard!
Wine is fermented fruit juice.
Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol & Carbon Dioxide
Romantic Farming Good wine starts in the
vineyard!
Wine is fermented fruit juice.
Sugar + Yeast = Alcohol & Carbon Dioxide
Brazil’s BeveragesBrazil’s Beverages
Looking Backwards... Looking Backwards...
Not long ago, the words “Brazilian” and
“wine” would hardly be put together without a stern warning against a horrible hangover!
Not long ago, the words “Brazilian” and
“wine” would hardly be put together without a stern warning against a horrible hangover!
Brazil’s Wine Industry TodayBrazil’s Wine Industry Today The quality of Brazilian
wines have improved dramatically over the last few years.
Investment in technologies and winemaking practices.
World class wine consultant Michel Rolland.
The quality of Brazilian wines have improved dramatically over the last few years.
Investment in technologies and winemaking practices.
World class wine consultant Michel Rolland.
Brazil’s Wine Industry TodayBrazil’s Wine Industry Today Brazilian wines are
exported to markets in 25 countries.
Europe North America South America Asia
Brazilian wines are exported to markets in 25 countries.
Europe North America South America Asia
Brazil’s Wine Industry TodayBrazil’s Wine Industry Today
Brazil in the 5th largest wine producer in the southern hemisphere.
Brazil in the 5th largest wine producer in the southern hemisphere.
1. Argentina2. Australia3. South Africa4. Chile5. Brazil6. New Zealand7. Uruguay
1. Argentina2. Australia3. South Africa4. Chile5. Brazil6. New Zealand7. Uruguay
Brazilian Wineries Brazilian Wineries There are over 1,000
Brazilian Wineries today.
Family Owned Co-op Large Corporations
There are over 1,000 Brazilian Wineries today.
Family Owned Co-op Large Corporations
Key Grape VarietalsKey Grape Varietals White Wines
Riesling Chardonnay Moscato***
Red Wines Merlot*** Cabernet Pinot Noir Tannat
White Wines Riesling Chardonnay Moscato***
Red Wines Merlot*** Cabernet Pinot Noir Tannat
Brazilian Wine StylesBrazilian Wine Styles
Sparkling Wines White Wines Red Wines Dessert Wines
Sparkling Wines White Wines Red Wines Dessert Wines
Brazilian Sparkling WineBrazilian Sparkling Wine Brazil is known
around the world for sparkling wine.
Every major producer has a line of sparkling wines.
Brazil has the climate for producing sparkling wines.
Brazil is known around the world for sparkling wine.
Every major producer has a line of sparkling wines.
Brazil has the climate for producing sparkling wines.
Pop Quiz!Pop Quiz! When were the first
vines planted in Brazil?
1875 1925 1940 1992
When were the first vines planted in Brazil?
1875 1925 1940 1992
Wine Country HistoryWine Country History
1875!
European immigrants settled in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Italians!
1875!
European immigrants settled in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Italians!
30-50 Degrees North & South30-50 Degrees North & South
Brazil’s Major Wine RegionsBrazil’s Major Wine Regions North - 1 Region
Harvest 2x per year
South - 5 Major Wine Regions
1. Serra Gaucha2. Vale do Rio do Peixe3. Sao Joaquim4. Serra do Sudeste5. Campanha
North - 1 Region Harvest 2x per year
South - 5 Major Wine Regions
1. Serra Gaucha2. Vale do Rio do Peixe3. Sao Joaquim4. Serra do Sudeste5. Campanha
Serra Gaucha Wine RegionsSerra Gaucha Wine Regions Largest and most
important Brazilian winemaking region.
Accounts for 90% of the Brazilian wine production.
Largest and most important Brazilian winemaking region.
Accounts for 90% of the Brazilian wine production.
Vale dos VinhedosVale dos Vinhedos
Vale dos Vinhedos sub-region
Most prominent wineries in Brazil 30 vinicolas
Seal of region
Vale dos Vinhedos sub-region
Most prominent wineries in Brazil 30 vinicolas
Seal of region
Vale dos VinhedosVale dos Vinhedos
Villa Europa Hotel & SpaVilla Europa Hotel & Spa Luxury accommodations in the heart of the wine
country. All things wine. Caudalie Vinho Therapy Spa from France.
Luxury accommodations in the heart of the wine country.
All things wine. Caudalie Vinho Therapy Spa from France.
Key Brazilian WineriesKey Brazilian WineriesVale dos Vinhedos1. Casa Valduga2. Chandon3. Don Laurindo4. Dal Pizzol5. Miolo6. Pizzato
North of Brazil Terra Nova
Vale dos Vinhedos1. Casa Valduga2. Chandon3. Don Laurindo4. Dal Pizzol5. Miolo6. Pizzato
North of Brazil Terra Nova
Casa ValdugaCasa Valduga White Red Sparkling
White Red Sparkling
Don LaurindoDon Laurindo White Red Sparkling
White Red Sparkling
Dal PizzolDal Pizzol
White Red Sparkling
White Red Sparkling
MioloMiolo White, Red Sparkling - Traditional Michel Rolland Monticello of Spain
White, Red Sparkling - Traditional Michel Rolland Monticello of Spain
PizzatoPizzato White Red Sparkling
White Red Sparkling
Terra Nova - BahiaTerra Nova - Bahia
White Red Sparkling
Wine Buyers Pick Bag in Box
Harvest 2x per year
White Red Sparkling
Wine Buyers Pick Bag in Box
Harvest 2x per year
Shopping for WineShopping for Wine Retail
Grocery Stores Specialty Shops
Distributors Save retail tax
Winery
Retail Grocery Stores Specialty Shops
Distributors Save retail tax
Winery
Wine Etc...Wine Etc...
Tannins Food & Wine Pairing Bottle Closures Wine & Spa Getaway
Tannins Food & Wine Pairing Bottle Closures Wine & Spa Getaway
TanninsTannins
Natural part of grape skins, seeds and twigs. Walnut skins, tea leaves,
oak, etc.
Drying effect like over-steeped tea.
Red wine gets color from grape skins hence more tannins then white wine.
Natural part of grape skins, seeds and twigs. Walnut skins, tea leaves,
oak, etc.
Drying effect like over-steeped tea.
Red wine gets color from grape skins hence more tannins then white wine.
SulfitesSulfites
All wines have natural sulfites.
Sulfite are a natural preservative found in grapes.
If not they would turn to vinegar.
Wineries can add sulfites.
Dried apricot test.
All wines have natural sulfites.
Sulfite are a natural preservative found in grapes.
If not they would turn to vinegar.
Wineries can add sulfites.
Dried apricot test.
Food & WineFood & Wine
Match the weight of the wine to that of the food.
Wines of a country are often made to pair with the cuisine of the country.
Match the weight of the wine to that of the food.
Wines of a country are often made to pair with the cuisine of the country.
Plastic, Twist, CorkPlastic, Twist, Cork Plastic Corks
Great for young wines No TCA
Twist Top or “Stelvin” enclosures More expensive to produce
than cork! Wine at all prices
Cork Traditional Requires greater attention
Plastic Corks Great for young wines No TCA
Twist Top or “Stelvin” enclosures More expensive to produce
than cork! Wine at all prices
Cork Traditional Requires greater attention
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