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Some of the best wine in Brazil is produced in Vale dos Vinhedos. The majority of inhabitants here are descendants of immigrants from the Veneto in Italy, and life in the Vale dos Vinhedos follows a pattern very similar to that in the corner of northeast Italy. The production of wine is central to the year’s activity, and the Catholic chapels are cornerstones for the maintenance of Italian traditions.
experience Rio Grande do Sul
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Length 25 km (16 miles)
Stopping-off points A good selection of restaurants can be found along the route; small chapels are also a peaceful place to stop
Insider Tip
Wine country makes for some excellent culinary experiences; head to remote Valle Rustic (www.vallerustico.com.br) and sample the ten-course tasting menu that can include lamb with mint and yogurt foam and fish with chayote pasta. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday; Sundays lunch only.