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maddog
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Topic: Brazilian Wine
Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:08

Wine in Brazil seems relatively expensive (especially compared to beer or spirits) and I have yet to find a great tasting Brazilian wine at a decent price. While I appreciate that taste is personal I find the quality of wines from Argentina or Chile much better for similar prices.

Can anyone recommend some good Brazilain wines (white or red) around the 20 - 30 Reais price range?

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MonicaB
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Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:20

Hi,

Brazil has not a huge tradition on wine (producing or drinking). Of course you will find people that like (and drink if they can afford) wine, mainly in the big cities, but if you consider the country as a whole... beer and spirits are big.

I don't like the Brazilian wine, neither the Chilean, Argentinean, American (have been wine tasting in Napa valley wineries and could not find a single one to my taste)...my favourite ones are the French.... I am not an expert, so it's just my opinion purely based on my personal taste.

It was very nice to buy good quality wine quite cheap in England. But I know we do not get that in Brazil. Wine in HKG is also expensive, a reasonably nice one will not be less than R$ 60. (not HKG produce of course, although I have already heard the French are starting some wineries in mainland China)

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maarten
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Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:57

I agree with the fact that wines from Argentina and Chile are generally better. But there are quite good Brazilian wines too.

The price range you state is already upper class, I think. I prefer lower prices with an acceptable quality, say medium class.

Best in this range is in my opinion Forrestier. It comes as Cabernet, Riesling and Sauvignon blanc (around R$15). A bit less is Almaden (choice of Cabernet, Merlot, Riesling and Gewuertstraminer) (around R$12) and the cheapest, still good for "daily use" is Saint Germain (assemblage, red and white) for around R$9.

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Russell
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Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:17

Thanks for the tips Maarten! I'll keep an eye out for these...

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Riodog66
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Posted: 12 November 2006 at 22:03

By far Saint Germain (assemblage, red and white) for around R$9 as noted by Maarten is the best buy. St. Germain Merlot is my favorite for drinking a glass everyday. Brazilians, in general, don't like seco (dry) wines, but mostly suave or sweet.

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zappa
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Posted: 04 December 2006 at 21:15

So i'm not the only one with a wine problem in Brasil. After a little search,
i found two brazilian wines worth drinking: MIOLO and TERRA NOVA.
They're not super high class wines, but affordable and tasty (about 15 to
20 reais).
My other problem is cheese.... (although Minas is doing a good job)

But this is nothing compared to the brazilian tings I have to miss when I
am in Belgium.

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Cary
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Posted: 05 December 2006 at 00:15

Brazilian wines are known by the locals as "ox blood". Drink at your displeasure.

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Russell
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Posted: 05 December 2006 at 08:43

Well there's actually a brand known as "Ox blood" so I assume it's more tongue in cheek. It's actually not so awful, in that at least it doesn't burn your throat. It's just very sweet, but not a real wine in that sense.

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MonicaB
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Posted: 05 December 2006 at 09:13

Ha ha ha Sangue the Boi as Russel said is a brand of very cheap "wine". Actually to call it wine is a little bit far fetched... I would call a beverage made of a mix of food coloring, sugar and alcohol.

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Cary
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Posted: 05 December 2006 at 23:02

Well there's actually a brand known as "Ox blood"

Thanks Russell... I missed the reference on this.

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maddog Senior Member Joined: 20 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 219	Topic: Brazilian Wine Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:08
	Wine in Brazil seems relatively expensive (especially compared to beer or spirits) and I have yet to find a great tasting Brazilian wine at a decent price. While I appreciate that taste is personal I find the quality of wines from Argentina or Chile much better for similar prices. Can anyone recommend some good Brazilain wines (white or red) around the 20 - 30 Reais price range?

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MonicaB Senior Member Joined: 08 August 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:20
	Hi, Brazil has not a huge tradition on wine (producing or drinking). Of course you will find people that like (and drink if they can afford) wine, mainly in the big cities, but if you consider the country as a whole... beer and spirits are big. I don't like the Brazilian wine, neither the Chilean, Argentinean, American (have been wine tasting in Napa valley wineries and could not find a single one to my taste)...my favourite ones are the French.... I am not an expert, so it's just my opinion purely based on my personal taste. It was very nice to buy good quality wine quite cheap in England. But I know we do not get that in Brazil. Wine in HKG is also expensive, a reasonably nice one will not be less than R$ 60. (not HKG produce of course, although I have already heard the French are starting some wineries in mainland China)
	There is more to life than increasing its speed Mohandas Gandhi
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maarten Senior Member Joined: 27 September 2006 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 850	Posted: 09 November 2006 at 01:57
	I agree with the fact that wines from Argentina and Chile are generally better. But there are quite good Brazilian wines too. The price range you state is already upper class, I think. I prefer lower prices with an acceptable quality, say medium class. Best in this range is in my opinion Forrestier. It comes as Cabernet, Riesling and Sauvignon blanc (around R$15). A bit less is Almaden (choice of Cabernet, Merlot, Riesling and Gewuertstraminer) (around R$12) and the cheapest, still good for "daily use" is Saint Germain (assemblage, red and white) for around R$9.
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Russell Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 28 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4945	Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:17
	Thanks for the tips Maarten! I'll keep an eye out for these...
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Riodog66 Groupie Joined: 09 August 2006 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 41	Posted: 12 November 2006 at 22:03
	By far Saint Germain (assemblage, red and white) for around R$9 as noted by Maarten is the best buy. St. Germain Merlot is my favorite for drinking a glass everyday. Brazilians, in general, don't like seco (dry) wines, but mostly suave or sweet. Edited by Riodog66
	Rio Dog 66 Living in Joao Pessoa
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zappa Newbie Joined: 04 December 2006 Location: Belgium Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 04 December 2006 at 21:15
	So i'm not the only one with a wine problem in Brasil. After a little search, i found two brazilian wines worth drinking: MIOLO and TERRA NOVA. They're not super high class wines, but affordable and tasty (about 15 to 20 reais). My other problem is cheese.... (although Minas is doing a good job) But this is nothing compared to the brazilian tings I have to miss when I am in Belgium.
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Cary Senior Member Joined: 27 February 2005 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 477	Posted: 05 December 2006 at 00:15
	Brazilian wines are known by the locals as "ox blood". Drink at your displeasure.
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Russell Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 28 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4945	Posted: 05 December 2006 at 08:43
	Well there's actually a brand known as "Ox blood" so I assume it's more tongue in cheek. It's actually not so awful, in that at least it doesn't burn your throat. It's just very sweet, but not a real wine in that sense.
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MonicaB Senior Member Joined: 08 August 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 05 December 2006 at 09:13
	Ha ha ha Sangue the Boi as Russel said is a brand of very cheap "wine". Actually to call it wine is a little bit far fetched... I would call a beverage made of a mix of food coloring, sugar and alcohol. Edited by MonicaB
	There is more to life than increasing its speed Mohandas Gandhi
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Cary Senior Member Joined: 27 February 2005 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 477	Posted: 05 December 2006 at 23:02
	Well there's actually a brand known as "Ox blood" Thanks Russell... I missed the reference on this.
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