MundoVino Portfolio Book

Brazilian Producers

Lidio Carraro /Lid-E-Oh Car-Rar-O/ Serra do Sudeste, Brazil

Before the Carraro family arrived in Brazil in 1875, they had been grape growers in the Veneto region of Breganze. Several generations later, the patriarch of the family, Lidio Carraro, was joined by his sons Giovanni and Juliano Carraro in the winery. In this family operation, Giovanni and Juliano oversee the winemaking process while Lidio Carraro still maintains the same vineyards that his family planted so many years ago. Those vineyards are located in two privileged locations in Southern Brazil: Vale dos Vinhedos and Encruzilhada do Sul. Combining respect for the land, sustainability, and modern vinification technology, it produced its first fine wines in 2002. Lidio Carraro was the first Brazilian winery to be internationally recognized as a top-quality boutique winery producing Icon status wines, so much so that it was named the official wine of the 2014 World Cup. The winery is recognized as a pioneer in the country for introducing an integrated sustainable grape production and enological practices. Starting with meticulous clonal study, soil mapping, production balance, use of Thermo Pest Control (TPC) technology, manual harvesting, strict production control from receiving the grapes through gravity to the finished product, Lidio Carraro makes great wines without resorting to the traditional use of wood. Attention to every winemaking detail allows for creating distinct wines, rich in complexity, structure and balance. Agnus Merlot Representing the lamb, a symbol of purity, joy, and passion, this wine was born from Lidio Carraro’s purist philosophy and a tribute to the terroir of Encruzilhada do Sul. Made with 100 percent Merlot grapes, harvested in March from the Agnus vineyards, this is a unique wine with nice varietal expression. It has an exquisite ruby-red color and a delicate, complex aroma with classic Merlot characteristics in its bouquet, including red, ripe fruits such as strawberry, raspberry, and black mulberry. The palate is balanced, mature tannins, a smooth and harmonious wine which unveils a pleasant fruit taste, and a long finish.

Dadivas Chardonnay This wine is made from 100 percent Chardonnay from two different clones, and harvested from two parcels of the Dádivas vineyard. It is fermented for fifteen to twenty days and then aged for eight months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. It has a bright, straw color with shining golden reflections and high viscosity, along with intense, elegant aromas of white flowers, such as daisies and acacia, and tropical notes of pineapples, melons, pears, grapefruit, apples and crisp minerality. It contains a fascinating palate of viscosity and balanced acidity, and a long finish.

Grande Vindima Quorum Quorum is produced only in exceptional vintages. The grapes are hand-harvested at the point of maturation and transported in plastic boxes to the winery for manual selection. Fermentation occurs in

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