What grape varieties are grown in Rio Grande do Sul?

The most planted varieties in Rio Grande do Sul are Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.

What wines is Rio Grande do Sul known for?

Rio Grande do Sul is known for Brazilian Sparkling, Brazilian Cabernet Sauvignon, and Brazilian Merlot wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.

How many wineries are in Rio Grande do Sul?

Femente tracks 325 producers in Rio Grande do Sul, of which 5 are rated 90+ on the critic index.

Where is Rio Grande do Sul?

Rio Grande do Sul is a wine region in Brazil, taking in Vale Aurora, Encruzilhada do Sul, Campanha, and Campos de Cima da Serra.

Rio Grande do Sul Wine Region — 325 Wineries

Name: Rio Grande do Sul
Address: Brazil

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3 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Rio Grande do Sul.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Miolo

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff

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02 · ICONIC

Pizzato

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Cave Geisse

Cited by Decanter · Vivino

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The Rio Grande do Sul reading

The southernmost edge of Brazil's wine country trades tropical heat for altitude and Atlantic chill, coaxing Cabernet and Merlot toward restraint while sparkling wine—made by the traditional method—has become the region's quiet rebellion against expectation.

Vale AuroraEncruzilhada do SulCampanhaCampos de Cima da SerraSerra do SudesteSerra Gaúcha

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Save these houses, build your route through Rio Grande do Sul, and navigate when you're there.

Region DNA

The character of Rio Grande do Sul

Based on 1,020 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Rio Grande do Sul

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

70–79 Good

<70 Other

Based on 173 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakRed fruitTree fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Brazilian Sparkling

722

Brazilian Cabernet Sauvignon

267

Brazilian Merlot

258

Brazilian Chardonnay

165

Brazilian Pinot Noir

109

Brazilian Bordeaux Blend

Brazilian Cabernet Franc

Brazilian Syrah

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Merlot544Chardonnay512Cabernet Sauvignon508Pinot Noir385Tannat239Cabernet Franc183Shiraz/Syrah110Moscatel101Malbec92Sauvignon Blanc92

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Rio Grande do Sul

Salton

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Visiting Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul wineries worth the stop

The 11 best critic-rated producers in Rio Grande do Sul with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

01
Pizzato
Via the vineyards, S / Nº - Santa Lucia Valley of the Vineyards Bento Gonçalves, 95700-000, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Spectator
02
Cave Geisse
Pinto Bandeira, 95700, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Vivino
03
Miolo
Estrada do Vinho (RS-444) km 21, 95701-600 Bento Gonçalves, RS, Brazil
Critics' peak 88 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Spectator
04
Casa Valduga
Via Trento 2355 - Vale dos Vinhedos, 95700000, Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Critic-rated · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Spectator
05
Casa Perini
Estrada Municipal das Vinícolas, 95115-350 Farroupilha, RS, Brazil
Critic-rated · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Vivino
06
Don Guerino
Rua dos Vinhedos, 909, Alto Feliz, Brazil
Critic-rated · Decanter · Vivino
07
Lidio Carraro
Estrada do Vinho, 95701-600, Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Critic-rated · Decanter · Vivino
08
Salton
570 Estrada Buarque de Macedo, 95700-000, Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Critic-rated · Falstaff · Vivino
09
Santa Bárbara
40 da Graciema, Garibaldi/RS, BR
Critic-rated · Wine Advocate · Vivino
10
Valmarino
Pinto Bandeira - RS, Linha Jacinto Sul, BR
Critic-rated · Wine Spectator · Vivino
11
Vinhos Raros
Garibaldi, State of Rio Grande do Sul, BR
Critic-rated · Vinous · Vivino

About Rio Grande do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul is a wine region in Brazil, home to 325 producers tracked on Femente, 5 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Brazilian Sparkling and Brazilian Cabernet Sauvignon wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit. It takes in Vale Aurora, Encruzilhada do Sul, Campanha, Campos de Cima da Serra, and Serra do Sudeste.

Rio Grande do Sul — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Rio Grande do Sul?: The most planted varieties in Rio Grande do Sul are Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Rio Grande do Sul known for?: Rio Grande do Sul is known for Brazilian Sparkling, Brazilian Cabernet Sauvignon, and Brazilian Merlot wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Rio Grande do Sul?: Femente tracks 325 producers in Rio Grande do Sul, of which 5 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Rio Grande do Sul?: Rio Grande do Sul is a wine region in Brazil, taking in Vale Aurora, Encruzilhada do Sul, Campanha, and Campos de Cima da Serra.

Iconic and outstanding houses in Rio Grande do Sul.

Miolo

Pizzato

Cave Geisse

The character of Rio Grande do Sul

Style profile

FEM score distribution

Flavor territory

Style breakdown

Top grape varieties

Most representative winery

Rio Grande do Sul wineries worth the stop

Rio Grande do Sul — good to know

Rio Grande do Sul

Producers in Rio Grande do Sul

Restaurants in Rio Grande do Sul