Brazil’s wine regions, particularly Serra Gaúcha, Campanha, and Vale dos Vinhedos, have been gaining international recognition for their excellent wines. The unique terroir, characterised by high altitudes, diverse soil types, and a favourable climate, contributes to the distinct flavours and quality of Brazilian wines. Winemakers in these regions have embraced modern techniques while respecting traditional methods, resulting in a variety of wines that are both innovative and rooted in heritage. Whether you’re a fan of reds, whites, or sparkling wines, Brazilian vineyards offer a delightful and diverse tasting experience. And this month members of the Upton Wine Club had the opportunity to sample some of the best with Michael Corfe presenting some of his most popular wines from his company, Go Brazil!
Michael has been visiting Brazil for over 15 years and bringing wine back to the UK for us to try. If you are looking for something a little different, that you will not find in most places you commonly buy wine, then look no further!
We had over 30 members at the Upton Village Hall this month, tasting sparkling wines, whites and reds. One of the things, members found most interesting was the suggested food pairing of some of the wines. For example, if you are looking for something to pair with a some spicy Asian food, then it would be worth trying the Don Guerino “vintage” Torreontes. Light in alcohol, so the spices don’t burn your mouth but high in floral notes and unoaked, which compliments the intense food flavours. On another note, if you like wines from northern Italy, then you might want to try the Don Guerino “Origine 1880” Teroldego, where the grapes originated from NE Italy, giving some new world influence to an old world grape variety!
The Upton Wine Club is all about trying something a little different with friends from the village and having a nice social evening. There is no need to have any knowledge of wine but the hope is that after a while, you will become a little more confident when sitting at a restaurant table and offered the wine list or when you walk into an aisle of wine and are wondering what you should select!
