Think Again: Brazil’s Wine Production Is Not Just in the South
It is a mistake to believe that all of Brazil's wine production strength is concentrated in the southern region of the country. In fact, the nation’s viticulture has recently gained new prominence, with outstanding representatives from the Northeast, Central-West, and Southeast regions—particularly with award-winning wines from Minas Gerais making headlines in international competitions.
Minas Gerais on the Rise
Minas Gerais is one of the states that has stood out positively, earning five awards in the latest edition of the Decanter World Wine Awards, the most prestigious wine competition in the world, as reported by Jornal de Uberaba.
Winning Labels
The competition, held for the past 20 years in London, England, evaluated around 18,000 labels. The representatives from Minas Gerais secured positions among the top 10, including spots on the podium. The awarded wines are:
Double Pruning Technique
One of the key factors contributing to this new scenario in Brazilian viticulture is the adoption of the Double Pruning technique. This method involves pruning the vines twice a year—once in January and again in August—shifting the traditional summer harvest to the winter.
Impact of the Technique on Results
By harvesting during the cooler and drier winter months, grapes undergo conditions that favor the development of phenolic compounds and sugars during ripening. This significantly improves grape quality and contributes to the production of award-winning wines from Minas Gerais.
Wines produced through this method have been gaining market traction thanks to their remarkable quality, positioning themselves as benchmarks of excellence and securing their place in the growing category of winter wines.
