The cellars of the South and a fairytale castle attract travelers

Southern Brazil is a fascinating destination for wine lovers and good gastronomy. Full of winners of the prize, splendid landscapes and unique experiences, the Region offers tasting tours to different accommodation.

Like Castello Benvenutti, in Vale Dos Vinhedos – a true castle that transforms the journey into a history of the clock. Castello is a fascinating castle in the shape of Vale Dos Vinhedos (RS), between Bento Gonçalves and Garibaldi.

With the architecture inspired by the European castles, it offers a unique experience with 18 housing individually decorated, its restaurant (Dona Carolina), the gallery and the furniture shop.

The suite have whirlpools and views of the mountain landscape. Located in one of the most beautiful regions of Serra Gaucha, the castle is surrounded by famous cellars and tourist attractions. But there are other points throughout the South. How about knowing a little?

Between lawn and cinnamon, Jolimont, for example, impresses with its mountains framed by mountains. The most popular experience is the visit and tasting tour of seven labels, accompanied by cheese, salami and other cold cuts.

The value varies depending on the cup chosen to bring home, which can be glass or crystal. The environment, the landscape and flavors make the visit a complete and unforgettable program.

Already Chandon, in Garibaldi (RS), offers refined experiences in the middle of nature, with tastings in his home container and on the terrace. An option includes four sparkling wines from the signature line.

The second combines a label of each line of the house (signature, roots, icons and free spirit). It is a dive in the most recognized sparkling brand in Brazil, focusing on elegance, quality and carefully planned atmosphere.

Located in the mountains of Serra Catarinense, in San Joaquim (SC), Villa Francioni mixes tradition, innovation and beautiful landscapes. The tour includes a visit to the basement, in the production area and an art gallery with travel exhibitions. The main building affects architecture and views.

The tasting includes different labels and is included in the complete experience. The cellar is one of the most emblematic of Santa Catarina and offers a sophisticated and cultural tour.

The Winery in Vacaria (RS), famous for the production of the most beautiful pergola wine in Brazil, has a complete structure of wine tourism. It offers museums, cellars, chapel and tastings near the fireplace, as well as meals at the Villa Campestre restaurant.

It is also possible to do picnics among the vineyards. The cellar, by the way, combines the popular tradition with surprising gastronomic experiences in Serra Gaucha.

Cristófoli, Gonçalves (RS) in the wcent, offers unique seasonal experiences, such as the picnic on the quilt between the vineyards or the traditional Pisa da Grape, with music and dance. Pisa occurs between January and March, as part of the sunset in the year.

There is also an option for harmonized lunch, with domestic recipes. The tour also includes a visit to the cellar, the tractor tour and the night brunch. An immersive and fun experience in the vines.

In the cold Serra Catarinense, in Bom Retiro (SC), the Thera cellar enchants with its modern architecture integrated in nature. Altitude wines, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, can be tasted on guided tours.

The structure also has the Pousada Fazenda Bom Retiro, with 18 welcoming bedrooms, fireplace, heated floor and tub.

In the Rio Grande do Sul, the Guatambu cellar, in Dom Pedrito (RS), promotes the “Epic Dia”, with guided tours, harmonized lunch and traditionalist music. The dishes include cuts such as also and lamb steak, made in the Parrilla with meats by the resort itself.

The program combines the rural tradition with quality wine tourism. The landscape of the region, full of vineyards and olive trees, completes the immersion in one of the most authentic cellars in southern Brazil.

Monte Astral, in Farroupilha (RS), one of the latest cellars of Serra Gaucha, adopts biodynamic practices in the production of wine with a minimum intervention. In addition to the tasting tour and the production visit, it offers meals at the Ostara restaurant, overlooking the lake.

In a city with only 3,500 inhabitants, Casacorba, in Nova Roma do Sul (RS), it unites the vineyards, the olive and cane fields in a complex of the wine tourism. The visit includes the tasting of six products, a tour in the cellar, distillery and olive oil.

There is also a wine bar, restaurant and accommodation on the fascinating cabins of Villa Casacorba. A luxury and flavor refuge in the heart of a small explored region.

Closing a script in southern Brazil is like toasting the best by charm, taste and experience. Of the cellars assigned to the splendid landscapes of Serra Gaucha and Santa Catarina, each stop offers a unique immersion in culture, gastronomy and art of the well to be received.

And for those who are looking for something even more special, there are castles that combine European architecture with modern comfort. For those who love a good wine, the twilight in the vineyards or in the accommodation worthy of Royalty, this journey will certainly be missing and, of course, the will to return.