Day 3 - Visit to Winery

Today we visited a winery in the dos Vinhedos a wonderful region 2 hours North of `Porte Alegre. We saw some of the beautiful Brazaillian sub-tropical forest - the area is too far south for tropical rainforest - it reaches the top of the region only. 


This region was colonised in the late 19th Century by Italians who setup wine growing in the region. We had a tour of the cellars and the process of making wines in a famous local winery - which included the opening of a bottle of champagne with a sword - a common practice in the region.  The architecture etc.. is similar to what you would find in the wine growing regions of italy.


The we were treated to what has to be one of the best meals I personally have ever had - a real italian 5 course meal - where the pasta and meat just kept flowing. Even Richard had trouble in the end finishing every course off as the waiters came to the table!


We are being treated wonderfully well by our hosts, and today was another great experience. 


Tonight some of us are venturing out to see how the Porto Alegrians relax at night.

The translation of these sweets is something to do with inside out underpants - but we need to check that on arrival back at UK!

Outside the vineyard (yet to consume any wine)