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.
Vintage assessments
| 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. |
No products catalogued for this region yet.