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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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Region DNA

The character of Rio Grande do Sul

Based on 1,020 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Rio Grande do Sul
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
5
80–89 Great
85
70–79 Good
65
<70 Other
18

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
90
Brazilian Cabernet Franc
73
Brazilian Syrah
26

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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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.

Rio Grande do Sul

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.

Producers in Rio Grande do Sul

Wineries in Rio Grande do Sul

Restaurants in Rio Grande do Sul

Restaurants in Rio Grande do Sul