Tour of the Sets of 'The Quartet'

Did you know that The Quartet was the second Brazilian film to be nominated for an Oscar? On this tour from Gramado, we'll explore the scenery that served as inspiration for this feature film.

Tour of the Sets of 'The Quartet'

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Praça das Etnias in Gramado and set off on this tour of the sets of 'The Quartet'. During the excursion, we'll visit the places that inspired this film, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 1996.

The Quartet, originally named O Quatrilho, tells the story of two couples of Italian origin who leave their home in search of a better life in Brazil. The plot is set in 1910 and is based on real events, which we will learn about during the tour.

The route will first take us to the winery of the Lazaretti family, located on the outskirts of Gramado. We'll see it’s vineyards and wooden barrels while discovering the history of this Italian farm.

During the visit, we'll cross the landscapes of Campestre do Tigre and Tapera to explore the residence of the protagonists of O Quatrilho. While enjoying the views, we'll delve into the history of Italian immigration in Rio Grande do Sul.

We'll make a stop at Grings Mill, an old mill linked to the film. To conclude the tour, we will visit the Ramm family home for a traditional-style lunch that reflects the flavors of Italian and German immigration.

We'll finish the excursion at 7 pm arriving back at the starting point.