Day Trip to Vale do Rio das Antas & Serra Gaúcha Wineries

If you're a wine enthusiast visiting Caxias do Sul, don't miss the opportunity to go on a tour to Vale do Rio das Antas. You'll get to experience stunning scenery and savor the exceptional wines produced by the wineries in Serra Gaúcha.

Day Trip to Vale do Rio das Antas & Serra Gaúcha Wineries

At 8:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Caxias do Sul for an excursion to Vale do Rio das Antas, starting from Bento Gonçalves. Our first stop will be Vale do Rio das Antas, where you'll see the Ernesto Dornelles Bridge, one of the longest arch bridges worldwide.

Next, we will visit Casa Bucco, the birthplace of a distinguished cachaça. You'll learn about this beverage's characteristics and the production process by this Italian family business that began with grappa manufacturing.

Afterward, we'll go to the Salton winery, established by Italian immigrants in 1884, now one of the top wine producers in the region. We'll explore the vineyards, visit the production facilities, and enjoy a tasting of their finest products.

Then, we will go to Vale dos Vinhedos for a visit to a local winery. You'll have free time to enjoy lunch nearby at a local restaurant featuring Italian gastronomy.

Finally, we will return to your hotel in Caxias do Sul, concluding the tour of Vale do Rio das Antas and the wineries of Serra Gaúcha, approximately 8 hours later.