Weekend Specials - Autumn Colours in the Wine Valley of Rio Grande do Sul

The picturesque Vale dos Vinhedos  (Wine Valley) is located 120km northwest from Porto Alegre, in the Italian-influenced Serra Gaúcha.  The best wines in Brazil are produced in this valley, especially those produced by the micro wineries that never reach the supermarkets. You might be surprised, but the local sparkling wines are frequently top rated by many wine connoisseurs.

It is possible to visit the Valley on a day trip from Porto Alegre but you should spend a couple of nights to make the best of the region.

Autumn is a very special time to visit, with the vineyards exploding in colours.

If you are in São Paulo or  Porto Alegre for business you can easily reach the valley to spend a relaxing weekend at the Hotel & SPA do Vinho, the most comfortable hotel in the valley. The hotel is home to the only Caudalie vinothérapie Spa in South America. 

Book now our Autumn Weekend Special from US$ 599 per person for a 2-night stay including  breakfast, 01 lunch, 01 dinner and 01 day of SPA treatments.
 

For a year around program, check-out our great value Self-Drive Tour.

Top Relais & Chateaux Chefs in Santa Catarina in August

Our special program of the month is a gourmet's dream.

This year the Cycle of Chefs is bringing the flavours of Italy, France and the Iberian Peninsula to Ponta dos Ganchos, through the hands of top Chefs from Relais & Chateaux properties. The Guest Chefs focus on fresh, authentic, high-quality produce, brings to the event the essence of each region’s gastronomic culture.

ITALY – 3^rd to 5^th of August

A weekend of Barolo wine, Black Truffles, Veal, Pastas, Parmesan Cheese, Risottos and many more of the best Italian products, to provoke a range of sensations.

Chef Roberto Pession, from the Relais & Chateaux Hotel Hermitage in Cervínia has prepared a menu especially for the weekend, working with the old time flavours of the Valle d’Aosta and based on regional products.

Roberto will prepare two dinners, one of which will be matched to a selection of Italian wines by the Decanter Sommelier, Guilherme Corrêa, who was voted Best Sommelier in Brazil in both 2006 and 2009. On Saturday afternoon, Roberto and Guilherme will hold a workshop, explaining a little more about the traditions of this remarkable country.

FRANCE – 10th to 12th of August

One of the dinners during this spectacular weekend will be matched to the peerless champagne Taittinger. Try the very best of delicacies such as Foie Gras, Coquille Saint-Jacques and Lobster plus many more delights from the world-famous French cuisine.

Chef Vincent Farges, from the Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho, will make his Michelin star shine even brighter with the innovative menu he has prepared for us.

There will be two incredible dinners, one matched to the very best French wines, a workshop, in which Vincent will talk about his native country and his specialties, and a Taittinger champagne tasting overseen by Sommelier Ana Rita Zanier, making this an unforgettable weekend.

IBERIAN PENINSULA – 24 a 26 de August

To round it off perfectly Chef Koerper, from the Eleven restaurant in Lisbon, has prepared a mouth-watering weekend for us. He is bringing only the very best that Portugal and Spain have to offer, like Pata Negra ham, Serra da Estrela cheese and, of course, cod.

Joachim is considered one of the best chefs in Europe. He has worked in several Michelin restaurants and has become famous for his elaborate dishes that feed all of the senses; offering truly memorable gastronomic experiences.

In common with the other two weekends, the Iberian weekend includes two spectacular dinners, one matched to the best wines from the region, as Ferreirinha Reserva Especial, from the same winery as Barca Velha, and a workshop during which Joachim will reveal all of the Iberian Peninsula’s secrets.

Brazil Ecojourneys has special weekend deals for the Cycle of Chefs.

Consult us.