The best wines of Rio Grande do Sul

Discover the best wines of Rio Grande do Sul as well as the best winemakers of Rio Grande do Sul and estates of Rio Grande do Sul to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rio Grande do Sul and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Rio Grande do Sul by region

Looking for a good wine of Rio Grande do Sul among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rio Grande do Sul. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rio Grande do Sul with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rio Grande do Sul

Red wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, pan-fried black pudding with apples or baked duck legs with potatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rio Grande do Sul

On the nose the red wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or coffee. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 2018With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.11/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Tannat
  • Merlot
  • Rondinella
  • Molinara
  • Corvina Veronese

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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Discovering the wine region of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.

Winemaking heart: Vale dos Vinhedos (Brazil's 1st DO, 2002) in Serra Gaúcha.

Great white wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rio Grande do Sul

White wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quick brioche sausage, papillotes of mackerel or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rio Grande do Sul

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2001With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Chardonnay
  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano Toscano
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Alvarinho
  • Moscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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Discover the grape variety: Gouveio

Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate and preserved acidity, showing refined aromas of citrus (lemon, orange), yellow fruits (pear, peach), white flowers (acacia) and schistous mineral notes. Fine ageing and cellaring potential. An essential component of the great whites of Douro DOC and white Port. Portuguese synonym of Galician Godello, indigenous variety of the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.

Great sparkling wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rio Grande do Sul

Sparkling wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tunisian pasta, baked pork chops or roast deer my grandmother's way.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rio Grande do Sul

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or pear. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscatel
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Muscatel
  • Gouveio

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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The word of the wine: Slight

Supple and easy to drink wine.

Great pink wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rio Grande do Sul

Pink wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of beef stew express, steamed salmon marinated in herbs or pork gyros.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rio Grande do Sul

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 2020With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.51/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Moscato
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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Discover the grape variety: Molinara

Light, lively reds with pale colour, discreet tannins and brisk acidity, with aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, gentle spices and herbal notes. Traditional partner to corvina and rondinella in the typical blends of Valpolicella DOC, Bardolino DOC, Amarone DOCG and Recioto DOCG, bringing freshness and tension. Native Venetian variety from Lake Garda.

Great sweet wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

Sweet wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, beef or lamb such as recipes of tarte tatin, pasta al forno (baked pasta) or merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 1992With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Malvasia
  • Moscato
  • Moscato Giallo
  • Isabella
  • Tannat
  • Bordô

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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The word of the wine: Vineyard

Said of a wine with a certain alcoholic richness and clearly showing the characteristics that distinguish wine from other alcoholic beverages.

Great natural sweet wines of Rio Grande do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

Natural sweet wines from the region of Rio Grande do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

In the mouth the natural sweet wine of the region of Rio Grande do Sul. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Tannat
  • Ancellotta
  • Moscato

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Rio Grande do Sul

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Discover the grape variety: Corvina Veronese

Elegant, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity of signature cherry (morello, maraschino), red fruits, spices, herbs, almond and characteristic bitter notes. Also sublime in great age-worthy wines via passerillage (dried grapes). Pillar of Valpolicella DOC, Bardolino DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto. Main synonym of corvina veronese, identity signature of the Valpolicella.

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