About this product
Brazil's benchmark Merlot — from high-altitude vineyards in Vale dos Vinhedos, fermented in stainless steel and aged in French barriques. The wine shows the elegance that altitude provides to Merlot in subtropical climates: dark cherry, plum, cedar, cocoa, and a mineral freshness that bridges Italian immigrant heritage and French winemaking technique. One of South America's most underrated red wines and the strongest argument for Brazilian fine wine credibility.
Pairing intelligence
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The Italian-Brazilian pairing logic — Veneto immigrants who brought the vines also brought polenta and braised pork traditions. The wine's Merlot elegance and dark fruit complement the richness of braised pork ribs.
classic
main
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Brazil's iconic barbecued beef with a fine Brazilian red — Merlot's soft tannins support the picanha's rich fat while the wine's dark fruit complements the char. Vinagrete's acidity bridges the wine's freshness.
established
main
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Italian-influenced Brazilian cuisine with an Italian-influenced wine — Merlot's soft elegance bridges squid ink's mineral depth. An adventurous pairing that works through shared Italian heritage.
adventurous
main
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Local Serra Gaúcha cheese with a regional red — grape jelly made from the same vineyards echoes the wine's dark fruit while the cheese's mild richness is complemented by Merlot's soft tannins.
suggested
cheese