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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