Brazil — wine

Campanha Gaúcha

Brazil's most rapidly ascending wine region, located in the Pampa grasslands of Rio Grande do Sul near the Uruguayan border. Unlike the humid Serra Gaúcha highlands, Campanha offers a flatter, drier, more Mediterranean climate with sandy soils over limestone. This terroir is increasingly considered Brazil's premium site for Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Chardonnay, with comparison to Uruguay's acclaimed Canelones DO.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Well-structured vintage confirming Campanha's status as Brazil's premium terroir.
2022 Record recognition; Guatambu and Miolo Terranova wines gained export listings.
2021 Strong year; first international exports from boutique Campanha producers.
2020 Reliable vintage; domestic market focus during pandemic strengthened local reputation.
2019 Best vintage yet for Campanha; GI gaining respect among Brazilian sommeliers.
2018 Strong vintage; comparison to Uruguay's wine quality drove investment.
2017 Some rainfall during harvest but drainage in sandy soils minimized rot.
2016 Outstanding vintage; Campanha wines began appearing in São Paulo fine dining.
2015 Dry Pampa conditions ideal; sandy limestone soils produced concentrated, structured wines.