Casa Valduga

Rio Grande do Sul


One of Brazilian wine's big guns, Valduga has R$20 tastings (five wines) in its wine shop or tasting-and-tour combos almost hourly from 9:30 to 4:30pm (to 3:30pm Sun). Of the five pousadas on the property (doubles from R$396), Identidade and Leopoldina boast the most impressive vineyard views.

Well-trained wine experts roam the extensive shop, if you have questions.


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